Building Engineer

Key Purpose

The Building Engineer reports directly to the Site Operations Manager to ensure all facility related equipment is maintained to the highest standards in the Hard Services line. Additionally, the Building Engineer will partner with the Site Operations Supervisor and Hard Service team to promote collective success across all service lines (hard, soft, and operational) and embody the OneISS (one team) methodology of facility operations.

Core functions

• Solve complex (integrated and multi system) maintenance and repair of a building’s shell, core, and equipment.
• Drive optimization and maintenance of facilities for clients, customers, and staff in a safe operating condition.
• Execute a best practice preventative and reactive maintenance program.
• Resolve immediate operational and/or building safety concerns.
• Utilize advanced skills (general and trade specific) to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds.
• Monitor building system operations and performance.
• Complete self-performance of specific and/or several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, refrigeration, and cooling.

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence

• Support the Technical Services Team, and report to the Site Operations Manager.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues within the Business Unit and across the company.
• Participate in project groups and meetings as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of the building’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, control systems, and HVAC systems.
• Perform refrigerant handling associated with repairs to HVAC systems.
• Perform minor electrical task to include bulb replacement, ballast replacement, and troubleshooting.
• Perform Plumbing fixture/drains repair and maintenance.
• Manage and support maintenance of elevators, fire life safety systems, and UPS’s.
• Manage Access Door and Overhead Door repair/adjustment, as required.
• Ensure the CMMS system is up to date with accurate and appropriate data around assets and maintenance programs.
• Inspect and diagnose problems using blueprints, OEM repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Partner with contractors and vendors as needed for the effective and safe accomplishment of maintenance and specific scopes of work.
• Provide data for reports as required and equipment evaluations or scope of work for outside contractors as needed.
• Provide or direct equipment and system operational modifications, such as critical switching, lockout/tagout, and safe working area set up so that specialty subcontractors may perform assigned or contracted duties while minimizing risk to workers and protecting the critical load.
• Follow 5S principles for organization/cleanliness of “Front of House” (client/customer spaces) and “Back of House” (equipment rooms, storage areas, tool cribs, etc.) on the property.
• Order supplies for PM’s and RM’s as needed; ensure on site tool crib inventory is correctly managed to ensure SLA uptime is met.
• Adjust doors and closers, repair T-bar drop ceiling grid and replace ceiling tiles.
• Perform visual roof inspections and make minor repairs as needed.
• Perform general maintenance tech duties as assigned by Site Operations Management team.
• On call (1st line of support) to address escalations or emergencies if they arise according to designated on call schedule.
• Ensure that all customer complaints are handled professionally, appropriately, and in a timely manner.

HSEQ Compliance

All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.