Operating Engineer

What this job involves-

The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment on all systems.

Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping / Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others in order to successfully complete daily / weekly work assignments.

Essential Functions :

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility equipment at a client's site

Ensure that work performed in client space is accomplished with a minimum of disruption and is followed by adequate clean-up

Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned

Knowledge of Critical System equipment operations such as UPS Modules, ATS, STS, Generators, PDU's, etc.

Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance Systems such as Maintenance Connect or similar.

Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance and technical proficiency.

Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies and develop sources for stock materials related to maintaining the facility.

Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment

Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating and changing parts to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels

Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace

Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems

Evaluate vendors and suppliers on a regular basis with regard to quality and competitive pricing

Prepare and submit purchase order requests

Verify the accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing, and description

Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory

Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors

Lead and / or assist with event setup / teardown activities including electrical, audio visual, coordinating with security or other tasks as needed

Any and all other duties assigned

Requirements / Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Completion of a vocational / trade program preferred

2+ years of similar working experience

Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent

Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's (or within 90 days of employment)

Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems / malfunctions and take corrective action as required

Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel

Strong communication skills

The individual in this role must be available for Call-in work

Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time.

Ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach and lay as required to access equipment components for extended periods of time

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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