Description

The Operations Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all building equipment.  This includes, but not limited to:  mechanical/electrical/plumbing equipment, life safety equipment, HVAC/EMS equipment and controls.

Responsibilities include:

• Experience with building mechanical equipment and knowledge of complete building operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC related equipment, including but not limited to: inspecting and adjusting belts, changing filters, lubricating equipment, punching tubes on chillers, replacing motors, bearings and shafts.
• Troubleshoot operations failures and re-establish building services under minimal supervision.
• Reviews assigned work orders, completes maintenance and repair records as required.
• Maintain life safety equipment for property including fire alarm, fire sprinklers and fire panel.
• Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacement.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance if needed.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors including landscaping, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers.
• Be proactive and notify management of any potential issues found.
• Take readings for water treatment system, building water meters and tenant sub-meters.
• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to the building operations and work safety.
• Initiate repairs when problems are found.
• Supervise maintenance work as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent from accredited institution.
• Must have or obtain a Boiler Operating Permit.
• Four or more years of commercial HVAC related experience.
• Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles, with the ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to professionally respond to tenant requests.
• Understand the operations of the building fire alarm system.
• Understand the functions of the energy management system.
• Must be dependable and have the ability to work unsupervised.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders and ability to lift and carry heavy loads of 50 lbs.