Union Stationary Engineer

About the role

This is a union-based role. Qualified candidates MUST be a part of the local union, or willing to join the local union upon acceptance. The Stationary Engineer operates, maintains, and repairs building mechanical systems including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, and related building infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of facility systems. This position operates under the applicable collective bargaining agreement; all terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, work rules, and grievance procedures, are governed by the union contract.

Responsibilities

• Operation, maintenance and repair of all boilers, heaters pumps, valves, appurtenances and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature and air conditioning systems in their entirety, including the use of approved recovery equipment and processes to comply with the law.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of pumps handling brines or other secondary refrigerating liquids, including water, together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control, including air dryer and filtering and separating system.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and devices for their distribution, regulation and control.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of water filters, softeners, piping, expansion tanks and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls, including all supply lines, drains, water lines, control devices and sprinkler systems.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, generators and fans.
• Maintenance of elevators, man lifts, escalators and hoist ways except where this type of equipment is services and maintained by specialized contractors, and only where the Engineer is properly licensed to do so.
• All electrical/control systems work and repair including circuit diagnostics, tracing and troubleshooting, operating, maintaining, and repairing all motor controls and related equipment drivers such as VFD’s.
• Knowledge of the tools considered as necessary for the fulfillment of the duties of the engineer which shall include all those which may be required in the performance of his/her duties, including such types of special equipment necessary to operate, maintain and repair the equipment listed.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of fuel oil systems including pumps, valves, strainers, filters, floats, separators, lines and controls.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of building automation systems for HVAC, lighting and other controlled mediums, including consoles, data gathering panels, remote senors and indicating devices.
• Operation, maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer systems, sump pumps including basins and sumps, grease traps, water closets, urinals, flush valves, angle stops and piping. This includes clearing blockages in fixtures and lines as needed and on a preventative basis as well.
• Maintenance and repair of trash/recycling/composting/baling compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment excluding tenant owned equipment.
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of all life Safety related equipment including support of testing for life safety related equipment.
• Inventory control of parts and materials required to perform such maintenance and repairs to the building systems.
• Equipment room maintenance and repairs to maintain the physical condition and appearance of these rooms and equipment located within them.

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or equivalent; Minimum 3-5 years experience operating building mechanical systems; Knowledge of boiler operations, HVAC systems, and building automation; Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Preferred: EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification; Additional trade certifications (electrical, plumbing); Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS); Knowledge of energy management and sustainability practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing ladders and stairs.
• Working in mechanical rooms with temperature variations.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Responding to emergency calls outside normal business hours.

Schedule

Monday - Friday - 2:00PM - 10:00PM - Swing Shift