Operating Engineer

Operating Engineer

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant technical certifications or licenses.
• Prior experience in operating and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment.
• Strong understanding of building systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and able to respond to emergencies or changing priorities.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Control the daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and buildings.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep these systems up to applicable standards.
• Responsible for tenant services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency.
• Monitor the operation and maintain refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping and filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform and complete all tenant service requests accurately and expediently.
• Formulate and implement the preventative maintenance program for the building in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Evaluate building systems to monitor and improve performance and operating efficiencies.
• Comply with all policies and procedures established for the building.
• Ability to work long hours occasionally and some weekends.
• Periodically act as the on-call engineer for the portfolio of buildings.
• Actively participate in emergency response procedures, technical, and safety training programs.
• Perform all work using the proper safety equipment and in a safe manner. Report safety issues to supervisor.
• Complete all required training and safety programs.
• Track and report time worked in accordance with account policies and procedures.
• Comply with all purchasing and receiving policies and procedures.
• Report property issues that are not within direct responsibility to supervisor or call center team.
• Undertake special projects and other functions as required by the manager or client.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.