Building Engineer bei Spokane Public Facilities District

Description

NATURE OF WORK:

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all HVAC equipment, plumbing, fire alarm systems, emergency power, electrical systems and other specialized equipment and systems. Duties are varied and require analyzing facts to determine the proper course of action within the limits of standard procedure. 

SUPERVISION:

Duties are performed without supervision with unusual cases referred to the supervisor. Supervises the activities of employees performing lower-level work of a similar nature. Reports to the Engineering Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

· Operates, inspects, maintains, and makes adjustments to all building operating systems. 

· Repairs and maintains physical structures. 

· Obtains bids for additional maintenance, negotiates contracts, and ensures adherence to specifications. 

· Operates and maintains refrigeration compressors and condensers in preparing ice for the Arena floor. 

· Operates a Zamboni or similar machine and other ice making equipment as needed. 

· Performs periodic inspections of machinery and equipment, diagnoses trouble, directs or effects repair, and checks work performed. 

· Considerable independent professional judgment is exercised in solving problems within the assigned work area 

· Employee has both inside and outside contacts to obtain or supply factual information with any commitments subject to supervisory approval. 

· Analyzes energy usage to determine ways to reduce energy consumption and suggests equipment usages or changes that may facilitate reduced energy consumption. 

· Keeps records of maintenance and a file of Material Safety Data Sheets. 

· Ability to read and understand blueprints. 

· Assists in set-up/teardown of facility electrical needs for events, conventions, trade and consumer shows, construction, etc. 

· May assist in snow and ice removal, as necessary. 

· May be required to work on a shift basis or work long or unusual hours. 

· Promotes both internal and external guest services, including fellow employees, contract service providers, event planners and event attendees. 

· Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, equipment, and materials normally used in HVAC, refrigeration and auxiliary equipment operation and maintenance activities. 

· Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions including those involved with confined spaces. 

· Ability to anticipate and react quickly to emergency situations. 

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public. 

· Ability to understand and effectively carry out written and oral instructions. 

· Ability to supervise the work of skilled and unskilled employees.

· Duties are medium to heavy in nature, may be performed under hazardous conditions, and require normal attention to prevent errors to ensure the safety of employees and the public.

· Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in facilities maintenance to include operating and maintaining large HVAC equipment and general building maintenance. 

· Successful completion of a two-year community college or trade school program in HVAC and boiler maintenance will substitute for two years of the experience requirement. 

· A Third-Class Boiler Operator's license is preferred. 

· Skilled in the use and care of the tools and equipment of the trade. 

· Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.