Operating Engineer

Operating Engineer

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration and HVAC
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or within 90 days of employment)
• Minimum of 2 – 5 years of applicable working experience in building repair and maintenance, plumbing, and electrical
• General Knowledge
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
• Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required
• Strong Customer Service skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Capacity to “wear many hats”
• Highly motivated self-starting team player with good communication skills and hands-on mechanical inclination
• Thorough understanding of all safety and environmental concerns as they relate to the equipment and the overall plant arena.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for completion of assigned tasks
• Perform maintenance, monitoring and repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility
• Maintain responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance and technical proficiency
• Maintenance of the equipment including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating and changing parts to maintain HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, BAS, FLS, Lighting, Emergency and other systems
• Respond to emergencies in a timely manner
• Replace lights, ballasts, and fixtures
• Repair motors, pumps, and plumbing for water supply, boilers, and other equipment
• Prepare reports, maintain inventories, and keep accurate records, order equipment and supplies
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems
• Evaluate vendors and suppliers on a regular basis with regard to quality, reporting and competitive pricing
• Verify the accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing, and description where parts are requested for maintenance activities
• Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace
• Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors
• Any and all other duties and tasks assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.