Building Engineer

The Building Engineer is qualified to operate or assist in operating all heating and ventilating equipment engines turbines motors combustion engines pumps air compressors ice and refrigerating machines air conditioning units fans and siphons on the site assigned.

• Operate maintain and repair all boilers heaters pumps valves appurtenances and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Operate maintain and repair 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.
• Operate maintain and repair pumps handling brines or other secondary refrigerating liquids together with all valves appurtenances and lines used in the system.
• Operate maintain and repair air compressors together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control.
• Operate maintain and repair all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines including all valves and control devices.
• Operate maintain and repair water filters softeners piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution including all sinks toilet bowls supply lines drains and water lines.
• Operate maintain and repair all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps compressors and fans.
• Operate maintain and repair of fuel oil systems including pumps valves lines controls and fuel tanks.
• Operate maintain and repair sanitary sewer systems including sump pumps basins water closets urinals and piping.
• Maintain and repair trash compactors including electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for the buildings lighting mechanical plumbing and control components including lighting maintenance.
• Maintain proper operation during seasonal changes and recalibrate controls based upon seasonal conditions to assure energy efficient operation.
• Maintain all equipment as required per the Preventive Maintenance Program. The Preventive Maintenance program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturers required services specifications.
• Life/Safety and security systems - Equipment maintenance applicable in Engineers scope will be included.
• Other duties and responsibilities as requested by Building Management.

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational/trade school or technical degree preferred
• 35 years of hands-on building engineering or commercial facilities maintenance experience
• Universal EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Certification required
• Stationary or Operating Engineer license preferred; Boiler Operator license a plus
• Working knowledge of HVAC boiler plumbing electrical and life safety systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical electrical and plumbing drawings
• Experience executing Preventive Maintenance programs
• Familiarity with building automation/control systems (BAS/BMS)
• Ability to work independently respond to emergencies and perform on-call duties as needed
• Must be able to lift climb and work in confined spaces