Building Engineer

Overview:

Position is responsible for performing the duties and responsibilities of fermentation production operations. 

Key Responsibilities & Tasks: 

• Performs Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of the building’s mechanical systems.
• Performs HVAC troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Performs electrical work including re-lamping, ballast replacement and breaker reset.
• Performs plumbing fixture repairs, drain maintenance, and restroom preventative maintenance.
• Performs access Door and Overhead Door repair/adjustment, as required.
• Conducts routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly.
• Troubleshoots and fixes faulty electrical switches.
• Ensures the CMMS system software is up to date with accurate and appropriate data around assets and maintenance programs.
• Inspects and diagnoses problems and determine the best way to correct them, frequently checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalog.
• Partners with contractors and vendors as needed for the effective and safe accomplishment of maintenance and specific scopes of work.
• Provides or directs equipment and system operational modifications, such as critical switching, lockout/tagout, and safe working area set up.
• Follow 5S principles for organization/cleanliness of “Front of House” (client/customer spaces) and “Back of House” (equipment rooms, storage areas, tool cribs, etc.) on the property.
• Adjusts doors and closers, repairs T-bar drop ceiling grid and replace ceiling tiles.
• Performs general maintenance tech duties as assigned by Site Operations Management team.
• Ensures that all customer complaints are handled professionally, appropriately, and timely.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Ops & Maintenance, Construction, Facilities Maintenance and/or Building Engineering roles
• High school diploma or vocational or trade school/college.
• Will be working on HVAC/Refrigeration systems must hold EPA Universal Certification, Ozone Depletion Prevention, Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Work Order Control procedures and required time management to work within CMMS Systems.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP).
• Experience with subcontractor and vendor contract management.
• Able to use specialty hand tools, specialty diagnostic tools, and knowledge of maintenance shop practices with experience at the Journeyman level (Electrical and Mechanical Equipment systems).
• Basic computer proficiency skills (Word, Outlook, CMMS Systems, Smartphone Systems).

General Skills

• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Ability to identify problems and execute standard procedures.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP).
• Ability to use specialty hand tools, specialty diagnostic tools, and knowledge of maintenance shop practices with experience at the Journeyman level (Electrical and Mechanical Equipment systems).

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a warehouse, office, and production environment which may not be temperature controlled.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move through the facilities 70% of the time and remain in a stationary position 30% of the time.  The employee is required to consistently position self as appropriate to maintain equipment using specialty hand tools, specialty diagnostic tools, ladders and PPE. The employee will occasionally lift and or carry up to 50 lbs.  Employee will occasionally use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day. 

 Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  This may include warm, hot or cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

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