Building Engineer

Job Description What this job involves – The Building Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments. Your day-to-day tasks will include: Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency. Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; 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 Required to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach and lay as required to access equipment components for extended periods of time. May be required to work exposed to heat, sunlight, rain, cold, daylight and etc. Physical Demands and Work Environment: Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environmentsCapable of working in controlled environments (cleanrooms, labs, or specialized spaces)Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing, bending, and standing for extended periodsWork involves exposure to various building systems and potentially hazardous materialsMust maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times Required Qualifications High School diploma or GED equivalent2-4 years experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systemsAbility to analyze the operation of various Commercial or Industrial Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective actionComputer literacy for record-keeping and work order systemsWorking knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel Ability to work independently and stay on task in a customer service-oriented environment Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in commercial property or corporate office environmentsEPA 608 Universal CertificationTwo years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVACKnowledge of office furniture systems installation and repairGeneral roofing repair experienceLocksmith skills and knowledge of door hardware systems