Building Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Five to ten years of related technical experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduation from a technical-focused program at a community or regional college.
• At least five years of experience in operations and maintenance and/or building engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of work order control procedures and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience with subcontractor and vendor contract management.
• Experience managing key performance indicators provided by the Facility Manager.
• Experience with capacity planning and reporting.
• Journeyman-level experience with electrical and mechanical equipment systems; ability to use hand tools and test equipment and knowledge of maintenance shop practices.
• Ability to use personal computers and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and algebra fundamentals.
• Ability to read, analyze, and write procedure manuals, and interpret business periodicals, journals, technical materials, procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively by cell phone, email, conference calls, and texting tools.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawl daily.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods.
• Ability to participate in an assigned on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, and related systems.
• Provide operations and maintenance services for other facilities as assigned or directed.
• Complete work orders using a computerized maintenance work order system.
• Maintain familiarity with HVAC controls and troubleshoot equipment and voltages up to 277VAC.
• Respond to after-hours unscheduled emergencies as needed and participate in an assigned on-call rotation.
• Follow the schedule prepared and distributed by leadership and take direction from leadership.
• Comply with government, state, city, company, client, and building policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Respond professionally, politely, and helpfully to customers; communicate effectively with colleagues and participate in project groups and meetings as required.
• Submit receipts, invoices, and other documentation to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Keep mechanical, electrical, and storage spaces clean, orderly, and safe; maintain and report inventory of spare parts, tools, and service equipment, and dispose of unusable spare parts as directed.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor maintenance and project work, including access, safety guidelines, escorts, and work-team debriefing as appropriate.
• Participate in training and development activities to increase job-related skills and support continued improvement.
• Perform other assigned tasks, including plumbing, carpentry, general building maintenance, and assisting other trades.
• Adhere to HSEQ policies and procedures, participate in HSEQ training, maintain environmental responsibility and quality standards, and report potential hazards or compliance concerns.

Benefits

• Benefits are provided in accordance with the location’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.