Building Engineer

Full Time | Day Shift

$21.71-32.56/hr (Pay based on experience)

Keswick is located in Baltimore, MD. We are seeking dedicated, caring team members willing and able to commit to our workplace values: Connection, Empathy, Inclusion and Advocacy!

Keswick was top-ranked for 2024 as High-Performing by U.S. News & World Report , a rating only reached by 19% of nursing homes in the country.

Keswick was recognized on Newsweek's 2023 and 2024 ranking of Best Nursing Homes in Maryland.

Keswick is an independently owned long-term care facility. With over 140 years of expertise, Keswick has become the area's premier provider of services for older adults. We are driven by our mission to improve the experience of aging, together.

Why Choose Keswick?

Keswick employees are part of a compassionate, and award-winning team, working together to deliver top care to the people of Baltimore. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Minimum rate of $18 for Full and Part Time GNA staff & $16 per hour campus wide
• Health and prescription coverage with lower-than-average deductibles and copays
• Dental and vision benefits (optional supplemental life insurance)
• Free short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) program with employer matching up to 6%
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay with an option to "cash out" unused vacation hours
• MTA discounted bus passes
• Teledoc - Free 24-hour access to a physician
• Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services
• Employee Recognition Program
• Free access to our Employee Wellness Program , such as Zumba and Pilates

As a Building Engineer, you will carry out our mission to improve the experience of aging together by maintaining the continuous operation of the boiler room and associated plant equipment including HVAC systems in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

What will I do as a Building Engineer?

• Operate and monitor the boiler room and HVAC equipment per manufacturers' specifications so as to minimize down time, avoid inconvenience to in-house customers and extend the life expectancy of the equipment. Read meters and gauges to verify operation conditions. Adjust manual controls or overrides automatic controls as required. Maintain equipment room log books. Make rounds to equipment rooms daily to ensure proper functioning equipment. Visually inspect equipment to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.
• Operate and monitor the emergency generator according to NFPA regulations. Ensure that equipment is fueled and operational. Operate water treatment system and other closed loop building systems. Maintain proper water treatment levels. Ensure that cooling towers are operating properly. Maintain air handlers. Make rounds to equipment rooms daily to ensure proper functioning. Maintain equipment logs and records.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment and components to ensure continuous equipment operation. Repair equipment by interpreting schematics or equipment manuals to successful completion. Create parts orders with all necessary ordering information to successfully repair facility equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on boiler and other plant equipment including chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, pumps, motors, etc. Clean and maintain boilers and other major equipment.
• Participate in the annual boiler inspection by opening and preparing them for state inspection. Develop and follow up on any plans of correction.
• Repair or replace lighting and electrical devices. Perform plumbing repairs including sinks, faucets, toilets and related plumbing fixture repairs and replacements; clean drains and repair pipes. Solder, braze, or thread pipes as needed to ensure a neat, no-leak, safe system. Perform carpentry duties to include repairing drywall and plaster walls, acoustical ceiling track, tile, doors, furniture repair and assembly, and hanging shelves/pictures, etc. Complete assigned work orders.
• Comply with all safety programs and procedures. Provide support during emergency disaster situations. Maintain a safe, neat, and productive work environment in all equipment and shop areas. Maintain tools in good working condition; clean tools and returns to proper place.
• Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, exterior grounds work, snow/ice removal, driving company vehicles for transportation or supply pickup.

What is required in this position?

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent
• May be required to attend seminars/training classes to improve performance and ability.
• Requires 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer License; 1st Grade Stationary Engineer License preferred.
• Requires valid driver's license.
• Requires 3 years boiler experience as an operating engineer.
• Experience in the healthcare industry preferred.

What makes Keswick unique?

Our vision is for greater fulfillment and freedom of choice in aging, for all. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for the guests and residents it serves, Keswick provides various award-winning services that enhance their lives and get them back to doing what they love.

Keswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.