What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Engineer position at Optima Management Group LLC?
Summary Description: To maintain basic operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems by routinely reviewing operating conditions and established programs with the Supervisor to understand and resolve any abnormal operating issues.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Under direct supervision, the Building Engineer is responsible for the following:
§ Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, including, but not limited to, pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors, and air handling units.
§ Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Supervisor.
§ Perform general repairs, maintenance, and replacement of building components, including, but not limited to: building fixtures and appliances, plumbing, and electrical.
§ Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established for the property
§ Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs, and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.
§ Apply working knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders.
§ Provide prompt and courteous responses to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by Optima.
§ Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.
§ Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.
§ Demonstrate full competency in all current Optima and property emergency procedures, including but not limited to:
§ Assist with directing building occupants during evacuations
§ Assist with bomb searches
§ Assist with life safety system alarms
§ Assist emergency authorities and response teams
§ Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at the assigned property and make adjustments as needed.
§ Adhere to all Optima and property policies and procedures and safely perform all duties and help ensure compliance with city, state, and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
§ Actively participate in required training activities and seminars
Experience:
§ 5 years of commercial HVAC or related experience
Education:
§ High school diploma or equivalent
Skills:
§ Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog and digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices
§ Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e., socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, hammers, etc.)
§ Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or scheduled form
§ Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric, or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinders, and impact wrenches, etc.
§ Compute basic mathematical equations for equipment performance testing and building operations
§ Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
§ Possess sufficient computer skills to administer required engineering programs effectively.
§ Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
§ Maintain a calm demeanor in emergency situations
§ Understand and apply the correct usage of all personal safety equipment
§ When applicable*, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.)
*If, upon hire or promotion to this position, an individual does not have the required permits or licenses,
the individual will obtain those permits or licenses within six months of the hire/promotion, or six months
from the date eligible for the license or permit.
Physical abilities/Working Conditions:
- Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time
- Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses
- Work standing all day
- Lift 25 lbs. or more
- Climb up and down stairs and ladders
- Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)
- Use the full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)
§ Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
§ Work overtime as the business needs deem appropriate
This job description is intended to describe the general functions and requirements of this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities, nor is it a limitation on the work the employee may be assigned. The employee may be assigned work not mentioned in this job description, and is expected to perform all work as assigned by the Company.