Building Operating Engineer

Description

• Open and close one or more buildings each day.
• Respond to after-hours emergency calls in accordance with rotating on-call schedule.
• Complete all other maintenance and repair duties as assigned by the Chief Building Operating Engineer, Assistant Chief Building Operating Engineer, or Property Manager.
• Adhere to any current or future tenant security clearance requirements needed to access their space.
• Maintain positive working relationships with tenants, responding to requests and issues in a timely, professional, and courteous manner.
• Maintain productivity-enhancing communications and working relationships with coworkers and management.
• Complete service and repair tickets legibly and turn in to Property Assistant or designated individual on a daily basis.
• Maintain Emergency Diesel Fire Pumps in good operating condition with weekly operation for one hour under load condition. Update logs as appropriate to confirm completed testing.
• Complete necessary operating, maintenance, and repair tasks to assure maximum life and reliability of mechanical systems. Systems including, but are not limited to:
• Keep Emergency Power System in good operating condition with weekly operation for one hour under load conditions. Maintain a log to confirm weekly testing.
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records on preventative maintenance of all equipment in accordance with direction from management.
• Clean shop areas.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance routines on engine room equipment, fan room equipment cooling tower, all motors, all house pumps and sump pumps.
• Use knowledge of chemical water treatment process and testing necessary to ensure proper treatment. Maintain log of daily test results.
• Attend meetings as directed by the Chief Building Operating Engineer or Property Manager. These may include training sessions led by Chief Building Operating Engineer to increase job-appropriate knowledge and skills, safety orientations, and scheduled staff meetings. Meetings may also include outside training at the direction of management.
• Maintain air compressors for maximum efficiency.
• Re-key, repair, or change locks when necessary.
• Record maintenance and repair information in accordance with guidelines established by management direction or policy/procedure.
• Monitor building temperatures, making necessary adjustments as dictated by temperatures, tenant requirements, etc.
• Complete equipment repairs and replacements under direction from the Chief Building Operating Engineer or Assistant Chief Building Operating Engineer.
• Respond to trouble calls or requests for assistance from tenants.
• Maintain productivity-enhancing communications and working relationships with third-party contractors and suppliers.
• Repair doors, ceilings, base, handrails, etc. as needed.
• Complete or facilitate basic and emergency plumbing repairs such as plugged sewer lines, urinals, commodes, faucets and water valves.
• Report janitorial issues to Building Management.
• Repair and/or replace light fixtures, ballast, motors, breaker, switches and receptacles.
• Install or remove elevator pads as needed.

Requirements

• Possess valid state-issued driver’s license needed to travel to adjacent properties or to respond to after-hours trouble call.
• Remain familiar with alarm, security and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Siemens or WebCTRL Building Automation System experience is valued.
• SMA or SMT Engineering education designations are a plus
• Two to three years of successful experience in commercial or institutional buildings with complex mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Electrical (as allowed by applicable Codes and/or incumbent licensing)
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possess trade valid licenses as required by local regulatory authorities.
• Door repair and keying
• Technical knowledge of VAV and induction air distribution systems is valued.
• High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of a building trades curriculum at a recognized technical school is desirable.
• Experience in operating Central Plant HVAC systems is valued.
• HVAC (baseline knowledge needed; we will train)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance