Mobile Engineer (Houston, TX)

Description

The role is a Mobile Engineer based in Houston, Texas, for a commercial property operation run by the company.

A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all plumbing, electrical and HVAC work the buildings need.
• Service heating equipment, chillers (air and/or water cooled), DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV boxes and air distribution systems.
• Watch and adjust mechanical and pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distribution panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers and other equipment that keeps the buildings comfortable.
• Check field conditions and carry out needed repairs or adjustments.
• Monitor the energy management system.
• Fix doors, ceilings, handrails and floors, and do other general repairs, adjustments and installations on the property.
• Repair plumbing fixtures such as toilets, urinals, flush valve assemblies and sinks.
• Carry out preventive maintenance under company standards, building protocols, manufacturer guidance and industry best practice. This covers filter changes, coil cleaning, condenser flushing, tube punching, bearing greasing and replacement, belt inspection and adjustment, pulley and shaft alignment, water treatment monitoring for condenser, chilled, heating and secondary loops and their feed equipment, cooling tower cleaning and upkeep, annual inspections and other scheduled routines as directed.
• Inspect the engine room, fan room, cooling tower, motors, house pumps, electrical rooms, backup generator, fire pumps, sump pumps and ejector pumps.
• Replace lamps and light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage, and confirm rooms are clean and free of obstructions and debris.
• Make sure emergency exit signs and lights work and that emergency stairs and exits stay clear.
• Carry out extra fire and life safety inspections required by NFPA, local jurisdiction, company standards, building protocols, supervisors and property management.
• Document your work and report to your supervisor.
• Respond right away to emergencies such as fires, evacuations and equipment failures, and to customer concerns.
• Follow all applicable codes, regulations, government agency rules and company directives for building operations, and work safely.
• Finish all required company safety training each year as scheduled.
• Wear the company uniform and keep a neat, clean appearance on the property outside working hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or trade school is preferred.
• At least 5 years of related experience running mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in a commercial property.
• You may need a trade license or permit, such as a Journeyman or Master Electrician license or city licenses like a Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License or High Pressure Steam Operator license.
• You may be required to hold Universal Technician certification for CFCs, depending on local licensing rules.
• Hold and keep a valid driver's license with a good driving record, subject to periodic checks where applicable.
• Basic computer skills in Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Experience operating, maintaining and making basic repairs to HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors and water systems.
• Working knowledge of energy management systems, techniques and operations.
• Thorough knowledge of building systems operation, maintenance and repair.
• Physical ability to stoop, stand and climb, frequently lift at least 50 lbs of equipment such as pumps, tools and ladders, and safely install rigging and lifting devices.
• Regularly crouch and reach to install or move equipment, bending at the waist or bending knees and spine.
• Move between departments, floors and properties as the work requires.
• Speak clearly enough to be understood, and read and understand information given orally and in writing.
• Use your eyesight to read printed material, drawings and schematics.
• You may be the only maintenance staff member on duty on some shifts.
• You may need to work long stretches without a break when responding to priority or emergency calls, including overtime-type assignments.
• Shift work and/or on-call duties may be required.

Conditions

The work takes place in a professional office setting and out in the field between properties, in varying weather.

You will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Equal opportunity employer. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Pay is competitive and may vary by factors such as location, hire date, total hours worked, job type, business line and any collective bargaining agreement.
• Pay offered depends on whether the role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the work location, local market rates, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
• Pay will not fall below the local minimum wage.
• The pay range for this position is $34.85 to $41.00.