Lead Facilities Engineer (Los Angeles)

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JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Facilities Engineer in our Los Angeles office works independently or as an assistant under the guidance and direction of the Manager Chief Engineer or Supervisor. This role is responsible for performing inspection operations troubleshooting repairs and maintenance of building systems to ensure optimal facility performance and occupant comfort.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Building Comfort & Systems Management

• Maintain ownership of building comfort and provide ongoing attention to Building Automation System (BAS)

Advanced Troubleshooting & Repairs

• Identify and provide solutions to complex problems
• Perform advanced troubleshooting diagnosis and repairs of equipment
• Troubleshoot major building systems using advanced knowledge

Safety Compliance

• Complete Safety Certification and all assigned safety training
• Adhere to and follow all safety requirements

Project Management

• Act as project manager for small projects and repairs
• Serve as point of contact (POC) for vendors with regular progress updates
• Proactively complete all assigned projects including updates and closeout packages

Leadership

• May act as shift lead as assigned
• Work collaboratively with other engineers in installing operating troubleshooting repairing and maintaining equipment

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical Distribution Systems

• Maintain main and branch power distribution panels emergency generators UPS systems transfer switches load banks transformers motor controllers contractors breakers relays sensors switches conduits and wiring

Environmental Control Systems

• Service boilers chillers AC units humidifiers compressors condensers evaporators fans pumps piping motors electric and pneumatic controls valves variable frequency drives PLCs building automation systems and related equipment for heated chilled domestic or processed water and air distribution

Specialty Building Systems

• Maintain fire/life safety systems access control fire suppression kitchen equipment mail conveyor currency residue transport/compaction and fuel filtering and delivery systems

Vendor & Project Support

• Assist service vendors and support construction projects
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Facility Standards

• Set expectations for cleanliness in all work areas including electrical and mechanical spaces building services shops cubicles and storage locations

Service & Support

• Respond to employee and building staff needs through service requests and project assignments
• Perform temperature adjustments calibrations light and plumbing fixture repairs electrical circuit modifications carpet tile installation and lock/door hardware maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

• Typically 8 years of related facilities/building maintenance experience

Certifications

• Completion of Safety Certification required
• Trade certifications preferred but not required
• Other specific certifications as required on Skill Assessment Matrix

Technical Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad expertise in a wide variety of industry concepts practices procedures and system applications
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite (email Word Excel)
• Understanding and operation of Building Automation Systems (e.g. Metasys Automated Logic)
• Ability to work around operating machinery with electrical components and moving parts with a high degree of concentration

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work around operating machinery with electrical components and moving parts
• Requires high degree of concentration and attention to safety
• Physical activities and requirements detailed in ADA Job Requirements Supplement

Base Salary Range: Min: $84900 - Mid: $110300 - Max: $135700 (Location: Los Angeles)

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographic and other market data.

BENEFITS

We offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical Dental Vision Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account Backup Child Care Program Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Family Care Leave Vacation Days Sick Days Paid Holidays Pet Insurance Matching 401(k) and Retirement/Pension.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process perform essential job functions and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Time / Part Time

Regular / Temporary

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Job Category

Work Shift

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