First Class Building Engineer

First Class Building Engineer

Location: Detroit, MI

Purpose:

To professionally respond to tenant requests and the public as required. Effectively and efficiently operate and maintain all HVAC and MEP equipment. Serves as a Systems Operator. Perform and supervise maintenance work.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by the Company. Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.
• Perform as a team member with all Company and client employees as well as client contract service providers.
• Assist to ensure compliance with all City, State and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards and regulations.
• Order, stock and inventory parts and supplies as directed by the Engineering Manager or Assistant Engineering Manager.
• Induce water treatment chemicals at proper amounts and times in heating and cooling systems.
• Perform chemical analysis tests as set forth by the supervisor, reporting any abnormalities and substandard results.
• Comply with all Company and client policies and procedures.
• Respond to multiple requests from multiple sources (Supervisors, Service Bureau, and management staff) and prioritize accordingly to alleviate immediate problems. Report changing priorities back to Supervisors.
• Aid in training and development of fellow engineers.
• Clean and paint all equipment and surrounding areas designated by supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and timely equipment, event, alarm, personal time sheets, and program logs/reports as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain superior appearance and working condition of all the MEP systems assigned to the Engineering Department.
• Assume additional duties as delegated by Engineering Manager, Assistant Engineering Manager, and Lead Engineer.
• Willing to work all hours, days, and shifts as assigned by Engineering Manager, Assistant Engineering Manager, and Lead Engineer.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Read and use all types of test equipment, analog/digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow and quality measuring devices, and leak detection devices.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.)
• Knowledge of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive) drill motors, saws, grinder, impact wrenches, etc.
• Ability to use deductive logic for troubleshooting equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC mechanical equipment as outlined by the Supervisors including but not limited to bearings/filters/belts.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment and perform installations.
• Maintain, operate, and repair chiller systems, plumbing systems, architectural systems and finishes.
• Minimum 2 years experience in commercial HVAC.
• Direct and assist with evacuations, bomb searches and life safety alarms as deemed reasonable and prudent.
• Assist emergency authorities and response teams.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating large tonnage chiller plant.

Physical Demand Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work standing all day.
• Ability to access remote and confined areas such as crawl spaces, roofs, service ladders, stairways, equipment enclosures, etc.
• Normal use of sight, smell, touch, and hearing senses.
• Ability to utilize full range of manual dexterity such as sitting, squatting, bending, crawling, kneeling, lifting, walking, and manipulating tools with limbs extended.
• Must pass and obtain certification for use of self-contained breathing apparatus and must maintain facial hair in a manner for proper fit and use.

Other Requirements:

• Current City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator's License for all halogenated refrigerants.
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Universal Certification.
• Evening, holiday, and weekend work as required for coverage. Must be able to work various shifts as business needs.

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.