Building Engineer

• Location 467 Bloomfield Avenue,Bloomfield, CT, 06002,United States
• Base Pay $35.00 - $42.00 / Hour
• Job Category Building systems, Engineer, Facility
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

The Building Engineer ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the organization's buildings and infrastructure. This position performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs building systems within authorized qualifications, coordinates specialized contractors, monitors facility conditions, and identifies improvements that extend asset life and reduce operating costs. Through responsive service, compliance with safety standards, and responsible stewardship of organizational resources, the Building Engineer maintains welcoming, functional facilities that support the organization's mission and the people it serves.

• Operate and maintain building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, boiler, and building automation systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance by completing scheduled inspections, servicing, adjustments, testing, and component replacements according to maintenance plans and manufacturer recommendations.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and building deficiencies; perform repairs within training, qualifications, certifications, and applicable licensing requirements. Coordinate specialized repairs with qualified contractors when required.
• Respond to service requests by prioritizing and completing work orders and addressing conditions affecting facility operations, safety, and occupant comfort.
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, equipment, and grounds to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support regulatory compliance by assisting with compliance related to OSHA standards, fire and life safety requirements, environmental regulations, and organizational safety policies. Promptly identify and report unsafe conditions and assist with corrective actions.
• Support life-safety readiness by coordinating inspections, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems, emergency generators, emergency lighting, and related equipment with qualified vendors.
• Utilize Siemens Asset Essentials or other Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software to manage work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment records, inspections, inventory information, vendor activities, and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance activities, equipment conditions, and contractor work.
• Monitor building performance and utility usage; recommend operational and energy-efficiency improvements when appropriate.
• Assist with capital planning by identifying aging equipment, recurring failures, deferred maintenance items, and facility improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and support outside contractors by facilitating access, communicating project requirements, monitoring work performance, and reporting quality or safety concerns.
• Respond to equipment failures, utility outages, leaks, weather-related incidents, and other facility emergencies. Participate in the on-call rotation and respond within established departmental response expectations when assigned.
• Maintain safe work practices by following established safety procedures, using required personal protective equipment, and maintaining tools and work spaces in a safe and orderly condition.
• Maintain all licenses and certifications required to perform assigned work.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and remain insurable under the…