What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Building Engineer position at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?
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Senior Building Engineer
Job Title: Senior Building Engineer
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hours: Full-time
Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Senior Building Engineer to contribute to the effective operations of our facilities, with the potential to advance to a Lead Engineer role.
In this position, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving our facilities. Responsibilities include supporting the oversight of the engineering department, troubleshooting, repairing electrical and plumbing systems, and managing various control systems in both indoor and outdoor settings. This role reports directly to the Building Engineering Supervisor.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Essential Functions (included but not limited to):
- Supports various building engineering projects including, but not limited to, public buildings, animal holding areas, animal displays, offices, and visitor areas.
- Conducts daily property inspections and performs repairs as needed.
- Performs daily preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, including filter replacement, checking and replacing v-belts, bearing greasing, and coil cleaning.
- Performs reactive maintenance on HVAC systems such as bearing and seal replacement, pulley adjustment and replacement, motor and pump repair or replacement, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Handles the daily operations, troubleshooting, and repairs of all HVAC systems and controls, elevator systems, life safety systems, and emergency power systems.
- Works with and escorts outside contractors as needed.
- Responds immediately to emergencies and work orders.
- Complies with all applicable codes and organizational policies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Third Grade Stationary Engineer’s license or the ability to obtain one within one year.
- Five years or more of experience in commercial or industrial maintenance or equivalent experience and education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical systems, building controls, elevators, life safety systems, emergency power systems, and basic electrical and plumbing skills.
- Experience maintaining mechanical equipment including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, air handling equipment, mini-split systems, VRF systems, pumps, and motors.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with a Building Management System (BMS); experience with Schneider products are preferred.
- Strong human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to use a computer to complete daily tasks.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to work as a team or independently.
- Ability to interpret and analyze documents such as blueprints, wiring schematics, and control sequences.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain it.
- Willingness to work weekends, extended hours and overtime for priority/emergencies (including overtime assignments).
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop kneel and crouch. Must have the ability to lift and move 50 lbs.
- Frequently exposed to water, chemicals, loud noises, dust, animal dander, etc.
- Must be able to traverse zoo grounds on foot.
- Occasionally exposed to potentially adverse weather conditions.
Disclaimer:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.
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