Facilities Building Engineer

As a Facilities Building Engineer at Hermeus in Jacksonville, FL, you will play a crucial role in building, maintaining and enhancing the functionality of our facilities. The ideal candidate will have hands on aerospace experience and possess a diverse skill set in various trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance. This position requires a proactive and hands-on approach to address day-to-day facility issues promptly and ensure a safe and efficient working environment for our employees.

Responsibilities:

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Routine Maintenance:

• Perform regular inspections of the facility interior and exterior to identify and correct any maintenance needs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and machinery.
• Assist with vendor services management, including building escorts, access, service coordination, and closeout.




Exterior Maintenance:

• Maintain appearance of perimeter of facility, including parking areas, storage, lighting, etc.
• Address any landscape issues and correct as necessary.




Carpentry and Construction:

• Repair and maintain as needed interior and exterior of building, including walls, floors, lighting in both office and factory manufacturing areas.
• Assist in the construction of new facilities or modification of existing structures.
• Patch and painting of interior walls as needed.
• Replace doors, locks, hardware as needed.




Plumbing and Electrical:

• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing and electrical issues.
• Install and maintain plumbing and electrical systems as needed.
• Evaluate current power to find available sources.
• Add/modify current electrical needs in various voltages, 120, 208, 240, 480.
• Install new power runs, from panel to outlet, including new conduit and wire runs.
• Welding and trade experience a plus.




Mechanical Maintenance:

• Collaborate with 3rd party HVAC technicians to ensure the proper functioning of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
• Perform basic HVAC maintenance tasks, such as filter replacements and system inspections.
• Manage the upkeep and repair of the compressed air systems and associated filtration.
• Experience in troubleshooting HVAC issues, inclusive of chillers, split systems, package units, etc.




Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Identify potential safety hazards and take corrective actions.
• Key member of the safety team.




Emergency Response:

• Respond promptly to facility emergencies and participate in emergency preparedness drills.
• Work with other team members to develop and implement emergency response procedures.
• On-call availability to respond to any building emergency situations which may include off-hours and weekends.




Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment installations.
• Provide input for maintenance schedules and budget planning.
• Maintain inventory of all repair and maintenance supplies.
• Prior experience with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).




Energy Management and Conservation:

• Operate, evaluate, and set efficient parameters for the energy management systems to achieve maximum efficiency and cost savings.
• Continually evaluate new equipment and ideas to maximize efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience as a hands-on building maintenance engineer.
• Proven experience in aerospace and commercial building maintenance or in a similar maintenance role.
• Proficiency in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and drawings.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to pass background test.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Physical dexterity for using hand and power tools.
• Ability to work at local Jacksonville, FL Hermeus site.
• Minimal travel to other Hermeus sites may be required.