Building Service Engineer (2 Positions)

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Facilities Project Supervisor for HVAC, the Building Service Engineer works independently or as a team member to operate, maintain, repair and inspect heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and water systems and equipment; test, adjust, and calibrate boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or microprocessor control instruments; test and chemically treat boiler, condenser, and cooling tower water and water from other systems; maintain, inspect, diagnose and make emergency repairs to steam, natural gas, water, refrigerant, air and oil distribution systems; regularly use features of building automation systems to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in the HVAC systems while optimizing energy usage; monitor building automation systems data and adjust system accordingly; respond to service requests to adjust air flow, temperature and humidity balances for individual rooms, building areas or buildings; maintain swimming pools; maintain logs of maintenance and repairs using manual and computerized recordkeeping systems; and may instruct and lead semi-skilled or unskilled assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, repair and inspect heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and water systems and equipment
• Test, adjust, and calibrate boiler and air conditioning machinery and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or microprocessor control instruments
• Perform emergency repairs on distribution systems
• Use computerized maintenance management programs and building automation systems to complete work assignments including documentation of efforts
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations, standard trade practices, and applicable codes and regulations
• Provide instruction and lead direction to semi-skilled and unskilled assistants
• Prepare standard reports
• Operates utility cart, pick-up truck, scissor lift, forklift, and other equipment, as certified, to access, repair, and transport personnel, equipment and materials