First Class

Building Engineer

Purpose:

• Professionally respond to tenant requests and the public as required
• Effectively and efficiently operate and maintain all HVAC and MEP equipment
• Serve as a Systems Operator
• Perform, as well as supervise, maintenance work

Job Functions:

• 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.
• Operate, maintain, and repair (except when specific maintenance and repairs are performed by contractors) all electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and MEP equipment as outlined by supervisors including, but not limited to:

• Chillers
• Cooling Towers
• Pumping systems Boilers
• Water treatment systems
• Air handling and fan systems
• Cabinet and radiant heating units
• Package A/C systems
• Dry coolers
• UPS systems
• Generator and fuel systems
• Variable frequency drives
• Electrical switchgear and distribution
• Lighting and control systems
• Fire suppression, detection, notification systems
• Water distribution systems
• Sanitary and drainage systems
• Building automation systems
• Door hardware and locking systems
• Restroom fixtures and partitioning systems
• Ceiling systems
• Parking equipment
• Perform all maintenance in a safe manner
• Follow all current emergency procedures set forth by the Company and the assigned property, including but not limited to:
• Direct and assist with evacuations, bomb searches and life safety alarms as deemed reasonable and prudent
• Assist emergency authorities and response teams
• Comply with all Company and client policies
• 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

Credential Requirements:

• Current City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator's license for all halogenated refrigerants
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Universal Certification

Essential Physical Abilities:

• 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
• Meet highest attendance and punctuality requirements
• Use olfactory, auditory and visual senses
• Work standing all day
• Lift 50 or more
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)
• Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e. sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, lifting, walking)
• Ability to work from raised platforms e. scaffolding, mechanical lifting equipment

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with staff
• Read and understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form, including shop manuals and drawings
• 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
• Intermediate user knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
• Knowledge of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, )
• Knowledge of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive) drill motors, saws, grinder, impact wrenches, etc.
• Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations
• Ability to use deductive logic for troubleshooting equipment
• Communicate effectively both verbally and written

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial HVAC
• Experience operating large tonnage chiller plant

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of mandatory more Continuum Engineering training programs within prescribed time frame

Working Environment:

• Indoors - 80%
• Outdoors - 20%