Building Service Engineer

Position: Building Service Engineer (2 Positions)
Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Facilities Project Supervisor for HVAC, the Building Service Engineer works independently or as a team member to operate, maintain, repair and inspect heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and water systems and equipment; test, adjust, and calibrate boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or microprocessor control instruments; test and chemically treat boiler, condenser, and cooling tower water and water from other systems;

maintain, inspect, diagnose and make emergency repairs to steam, natural gas, water, refrigerant, air and oil distribution systems; regularly use features of building automation systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in the HVAC systems while optimizing energy usage; monitor building automation systems data and adjust system accordingly; respond to service requests to adjust air flow, temperature and humidity balances for individual rooms, building areas or buildings;

maintain swimming pools; maintain logs of maintenance and repairs using manual and computerized recordkeeping systems; and may instruct and lead semi-skilled or unskilled assistants. Incumbents also repair and replace bearings, shafts, seals, rings and electrical wiring and install central system parts, gauges, valves and pipes which requires the application of journey-level skills in one or more of the applicable trades.

Additionally, incumbents may rotate through various shift assignments at stations either in a central plant or in the utilities centers of individual buildings or campus centers for the operation, service and repair of low, medium or highspeed revolution cogeneration equipment.

Key Responsibilities

* Operate, maintain, repair and inspect heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and water systems and equipment

* Test, adjust, and calibrate boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or microprocessor control instruments

* Perform emergency repairs on distribution systems

* Use computerized maintenance management programs and building automation systems to complete work assignments including documentation of efforts

* Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with manufacturer's recommendations, standard trade practices, and applicable codes and regulations

* Provide instruction and lead direction to semi-skilled and unskilled assistants

* Prepare standard reports

* Operates utility cart, pick-up truck, scissor lift, forklift, and other equipment, as certified, to access, repair, and transport personnel, equipment and materials

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Thorough knowledge of high and low pressure boilers, and heating, pneumatic, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and other mechanical equipment Ability to install, operate, and repair HVAC equipment and systems

* General knowledge of ventilation principles, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and water treatment systems

* Working knowledge of energy management systems including the ability to understand and use system feature

* Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications

* Thorough knowledge of applicable safety codes and regulations pertaining to mechanical and HVAC systems

* Ability to maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed

* Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations

* Ability to make rough sketches and to estimate the cost, time and materials of assigned work

* Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a diverse group of individuals

Required Qualifications

* Journey level skill equivalent to that acquired through the completion of a building systems apprenticeship program will also be considered

* Two years of journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems or the equivalent combination of formal coursework in mechanical technology and hands-on experience

* Must participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations

License

A valid driver's license is required for this…