Operating Engineer

Description

You will keep mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems running safely and efficiently across the properties assigned to you.

The work covers routine rounds and assessments, day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance, painting, and housekeeping to keep each site clean and safe.

The company manages commercial buildings and the team looks after their building systems on site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all plumbing, electrical and HVAC work the buildings need.
• Maintain heating equipment, air and water cooled chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV boxes and air distribution systems.
• Monitor and adjust pneumatic and mechanical equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distribution panels, valves, thermostats and diffusers so occupants stay comfortable.
• Check field conditions and make the repairs or adjustments they call for.
• Monitor the energy management system.
• Handle general repairs and installations, including doors, ceilings, handrails and floors.
• Repair plumbing fixtures such as toilets, urinals, flush valve assemblies and sinks.
• Do preventive maintenance following company standards, building protocols, manufacturer guidance and industry practice. This includes changing filters, cleaning coils, flushing condensers, punching tubes, greasing bearings on fans, pumps and motors, inspecting and adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning pulleys and shafts, monitoring chemical treatment of condenser, chilled, heating and secondary water and its feed equipment, cleaning cooling towers, and completing annual inspections and other scheduled tasks as directed.
• Inspect the engine room, fan rooms, cooling towers, all motors, house pumps, electrical rooms, backup generator, fire pumps, sump pumps and ejector pumps.
• Replace lamps and light fixtures, and reinstall or replace signage. Confirm rooms are clean and free of obstructions and debris.
• Check that emergency exit signs and lights work, and keep emergency stairs and exits clear.
• Carry out extra fire and life safety inspections required by NFPA, local rules, company standards, building protocols, and direction from supervisors and property management.
• Record your work and report it to your supervisor.
• Respond right away to emergencies such as fires, evacuations and equipment failures, and to tenant concerns.
• Follow all codes, regulations, agency rules and company directives that apply to building operations, and work safely.
• Finish the company safety training each year on schedule.
• Wear the company uniform and keep a neat, clean appearance when on site outside working hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduation from an apprenticeship or trade school is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience operating mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in a commercial property.
• Any trade license or city permit the role requires, such as a journeyman or master electrician license, refrigeration certificate of fitness, high pressure boiler license or high pressure steam operator license.
• You may be required to hold a Universal Technician certification for CFCs, depending on local licensing rules.
• A valid driver's license and a good driving record, checked periodically 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 and how they run.
• Thorough knowledge of building systems operation, maintenance and repair.
• Key strengths: technical skill, initiative, flexibility, multitasking and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to stand, stoop, climb and crouch, and to reach to install or move equipment.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs regularly, including pumps, tools and ladders, and to rig and lift equipment safely.
• Ability to move between departments, floors and properties as the work requires.
• Ability to speak clearly and to read and understand information given orally and in writing, including printed material, drawings and schematics.

Conditions

Most of the work is in a professional office setting, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

You travel regularly between properties in all kinds of weather.

You may be the only maintenance person on duty during some shifts.

You may need to work long stretches without a break during priority or emergency response, including overtime.

Shift work and on-call duties may apply.

You must follow the company uniform dress code.

Duties can change or be added at any time, with or without notice.

Equal opportunity applies to all protected groups, including protected veterans and people with disabilities, and discrimination of any kind is not tolerated.

Benefits

• Eligible employees can 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 $25.50 to $30.00 per hour.
• Pay is set by factors such as collective bargaining coverage, location, market rates, and your experience and qualifications.
• The company will never pay less than the minimum wage for this role.
• Pay may also vary with eligibility factors such as location, hire date, hours worked, job type, business line and collective bargaining agreements.