Union Building Engineer Jobs

About the role

Applies sophisticated skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance. Uses several trade skills such as plumbing, electrical, painting, heating and cooling.

What you’ll do

• Coordinates and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance.
• Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders vital materials and supplies to complete all tasks.

What you’ll need

• Universal CFC certification preferred. Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of four years of related experience or trade school training.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future