Engineer

Job Title: Building Engineer

Reports Directly to: Director of Facilities

Description: Operates, adjusts, regulates, maintains and trouble shoots the building mechanical and electrical systems, to ensure proper functioning with respect to safety, economy and comfort. Duties include but not limited to:

• Check operation of building mechanical equipment including boilers, chillers, air handlers, water pumps, fan coils and heat pumps and adjust as needed.
• Check all interior and exterior lighting, repair and replace as needed.
• Check all refrigeration equipment and record temperatures.
• Checks and make general repair to electrical distribution systems up to 480 volts.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical system including repairs, oils, greases mechanical parts including replacing or adjusting belts, actuators and fuses when required.
• Monitor building energy management systems making adjustments as necessary for occupancy comfort and economical operation.
• Respond to emergency situations and seasonal occurrences such as snow removal.
• Contact and assist when required outside contractors to complete warranty and preventative maintenance contract work.
• Contact suppliers to purchase materials and repair parts and maintain inventory as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Education, Experience And Knowledge

• Minimum High School diploma
• Candidates must have at least 3 years of practical experience in HVAC or refrigeration system operation and maintenance, general building maintenance and an operating knowledge of related electrical systems.
• Candidates must have the ability to interpret blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Candidates must have the ability to deal with a variety of situations requiring independent action, judgment and initiative in a self-directed managing environment.
• Shifts might include day, night or weekend work.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must stand/walk for majority of shift.

Benefits And Compensation

• Fair wages and safe working environment
• Employee meals
• Energetic, multi-faceted, team-oriented work atmosphere
• Exposure to a national market
• Opportunities of promotion from within
• Educational funding for employees and Scholarship opportunities for employee children and grandchildren
• Uniforms (for uniformed employees)
• Paid time off (for full-time employees)
• 401k retirement plan with employer match of up to 6% once required hours are met (for full-time and part-time employees)
• Choice of two medical insurance plans through Independence Administrators (for full-time employees)
• Dental insurance (for full-time employees)
• Employer paid life insurance and disability program (for full-time employees)

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