Specialist, Engineering Services
About The Position
The Operating Engineer assists with hands-on maintenance of building systems to support the safe, efficient, and proper operation of assigned properties. The role performs minor repairs and helps operate, monitor, and conduct preventive maintenance on building systems as needed. This is an on-site position in Charlotte, North Carolina. The position maintains and monitors mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life-safety, and control systems; supports facility services and maintenance activities; and helps ensure equipment and building systems meet applicable standards. It also includes maintaining HVAC equipment, reviewing client service requests for recurring issues, evaluating vendors, verifying deliveries, recording equipment readings, managing hazardous materials safely, checking tools and instruments, and monitoring outside contractors’ maintenance work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience in the building maintenance industry.
- Accredited trade school degree in HVAC, electronics, or another industry-related trade; union training and certification are also acceptable.
- Universal CFC certification.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the safe and proper use of ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, a volt meter, a manual drain auger, a plumber’s helper, safety goggles, ear protection, and a fire extinguisher.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
- Comfort working in less than ideal working conditions.
Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, monitoring, and repairs on mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life-safety, and control systems to keep the facility and its systems in compliance with applicable standards.
- Maintain responsibility for facility services, preventive maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency.
- Clean, inspect, calibrate, and replace parts on HVAC systems and associated equipment to maintain optimum performance.
- Review monthly client service request summaries to identify and correct recurring operational problems.
- Evaluate vendors and suppliers regularly for quality and competitive pricing.
- Verify delivery counts, pricing, and descriptions.
- Record equipment readings and make adjustments as needed to ensure proper operation.
- Follow departmental policy for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials, and maintain a clean and safe workplace.
- Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory.
- Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
