Job Description

SUMMARY
The Operating Engineer has a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all systems. In order to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments, the Operating Engineer is expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (e.g., Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Safely operate the facility in accordance with all applicable government and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate and enforce safety rules and behaviors.
• Identify, enforce, and assess safety hazards and risks.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Perform maintenance and monitoring repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, control, and fire, life and safety systems to keep building systems up to applicable standards.
• Maintain HVAC systems and equipment at optimum levels (e.g., cleaning, inspecting, changing parts).
• Where necessary, record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Comply with departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Monitor pricing and work quality of outside contractors.
• Review monthly Client Service Request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist site Facility Management team with emergency situations (e.g., fire alarms, chemical spills, hazardous conditions) and take appropriate actions.

 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or state equivalent
• Minimum of two years of college or related trade schooling
• Minimum of four years’ experience in electrician trade or related field – or, minimum of four years’ experience in HVAC/refrigeration trade or related field

 
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform all work using the proper personnel protective equipment (PPE).
• In strict accordance, ability to perform all applicable safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Have thorough knowledge of building systems to achieve operating costs – especially energy! – and satisfy customer requirements.
• Demonstrate aptitude for and/or have practical experience with thermodynamic, electrical, and/or mechanical systems, as well as computer controlled equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including Word and Excel

 
PHYSICAL WORK ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including:

• Walking large, campus-like settings.
• Lifting a minimum of 80 lbs.
• Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
• Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
• Climbing a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs.

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