Building Engineer

● Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics. ● Must be knowledgeable of pertinent laws and applicable regulations including, but not limited to EPA and OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and Freon. ● Perform basic and advanced HVAC repairs to heating and cooling systems. Repairs and maintenance include items such as completing preventive maintenance checks and services, troubleshooting systems to identify problems, repair / replace faulty internal parts, pull vacuums and charge units, repair / replace entire HVAC systems. Such systems include water source heat pumps, cooling towers, fluid coolers, heat exchangers, splits systems, chillers, and fan coils. ● Proficient knowledge of BMS/EMS systems. ● Operate, maintain, and repair boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, and distribution lines for steam and heated or processed water. ● Operate, maintain, and repair various systems and equipment, including pumps (for brines, refrigerants, water, and fuel oil), air compressors, gas distribution lines, water systems (filters, softeners, piping), electrical motors and engines, fuel oil systems, and sanitary sewer systems. This work includes all associated valves, appurtenances, lines, controls, and devices. ● Maintain and repair various equipment including trash compactors (electrical and hydraulic systems), kitchen equipment, and electrical power distribution systems (including lighting, mechanical, plumbing, and controls). ● Ensure proper system operation during seasonal changes and recalibrate controls to optimize energy efficiency. ● Maintain life safety and security systems. ● Run and maintain emergency generators and fire pumps. ● Ensure the accurate maintenance and timely updates of plant operation logs, chiller operation logs, and generator performance logs. ● Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested by Building Management.

● General administrative work such as preparing letters, memorandums, and general correspondence, returning phone calls, coordinating meetings, taking meeting minutes, scheduling training, etc. ● Records and maintains complex, confidential, or involved files, records, schedules, and spreadsheets related to Facilities projects, programs, and renovations. ● Performs a variety of statistical and accounting duties and compiles data for preparation of monthly financial reports and/or periodic reports. ● Acts as a liaison between suppliers, vendors, and contacts. ● Assists with the preparation of RFPs (requests for pricing), scopes of work and construction or service contracts/agreements as directed. ● Assists with procurement of goods & services including making PO’s. Research products and obtain competitive bids/cost estimates. ● Experience with computer systems, including: typing, email, MS Office, Property Management software (RealPage or Yardi) and the ability to learn web-based platforms.