What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer position at The Union League of Philadelphia?
Job Title: Building Engineer
Reports Directly to: Director of Facilities
Description: Operates, adjusts, regulates, maintains and trouble shoots the building mechanical and electrical systems, to ensure proper functioning with respect to safety, economy and comfort. Duties include but not limited to:
Reports Directly to: Director of Facilities
Description: Operates, adjusts, regulates, maintains and trouble shoots the building mechanical and electrical systems, to ensure proper functioning with respect to safety, economy and comfort. Duties include but not limited to:
- Check operation of building mechanical equipment including boilers, chillers, air handlers, water pumps, fan coils and heat pumps and adjust as needed.
- Check all interior and exterior lighting, repair and replace as needed.
- Check all refrigeration equipment and record temperatures.
- Checks and make general repair to electrical distribution systems up to 480 volts.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical system including repairs, oils, greases mechanical parts including replacing or adjusting belts, actuators and fuses when required.
- Monitor building energy management systems making adjustments as necessary for occupancy comfort and economical operation.
- Respond to emergency situations and seasonal occurrences such as snow removal.
- Contact and assist when required outside contractors to complete warranty and preventative maintenance contract work.
- Contact suppliers to purchase materials and repair parts and maintain inventory as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Minimum High School diploma
- Candidates must have at least 3 years of practical experience in HVAC or refrigeration system operation and maintenance, general building maintenance and an operating knowledge of related electrical systems.
- Candidates must have the ability to interpret blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.
- Good oral and written communication.
- Candidates must have the ability to deal with a variety of situations requiring independent action, judgment and initiative in a self-directed managing environment.
- Shifts might include day, night or weekend work.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Must stand/walk for majority of shift.
