Operating Engineer

About This Role

Ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems for assigned commercial properties, maintaining a clean and safe working environment. This role involves performing routine assessments, preventative and corrective maintenance, and responding to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building(s)
• Maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems
• Monitor and adjust mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, and diffusers
• Verify field conditions and perform necessary repairs or adjustments
• Monitor Energy Management
• Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, floors, and perform other general repairs, adjustments, and installations
• Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures including water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, and lavatories
• Perform preventive maintenance duties including changing filters, cleaning coils, flushing condensers, and greasing fan, pump, and motor bearings
• Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, and backup generator
• Perform additional fire and life safety inspections as per NFPA and local jurisdiction guidelines
• Document and report activities to supervisor
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 5+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting
• Technical Proficiency
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
• Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques and operations
• Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 5+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting

Nice to Have

• Graduate of apprentice program or trade school

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications