Building Engineer

Job Description

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Building Engineer for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts. The position is based in Dedham but will include travel throughout the state.

The primary facility in Dedham is regulated by the FDA. It is 148,000 square feet.

Under minimal guidance, the Building Engineer will oversee and conduct maintenance and repair in specific, regulated American Red Cross buildings. Advise in the planning for building systems, electricity, equipment repair, building design and general building maintenance. The Building Engineer will maintain basic knowledge of structural systems, control systems, code issues, and ability to recognize problematic mechanical devices. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.

• Act as onsite subject matter expert on building engineering. Advise in the planning for building systems, electricity, equipment repair, building design and general building maintenance.
• Perform a variety of service work in specialized building systems such as mechanical, electrical / electronic, hydraulics, carpentry, or machine servicing. Assist in operations and maintenance issues, troubleshooting and problem solving as required. Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on all HVAC equipment and other related machinery.
• Ensure all regulatory operations meet the minimum compliance standards. Maintain both the ongoing regulated training to perform assigned regulatory tasks and the relevant role specific training, in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Enforce organization safety policies, regulations and procedures related to facilities management to ensure they are always followed. Perform facility safety and fire extinguisher inspections, schedule fire drills, and maintain safety documentation. Oversee emergency generator, and create/issue security access cards. Monitor security surveillance system and equipment as needed.
• Oversee and maintain facility maintenance work-order system to include coordination and timely submission of work orders and provide maintenance dispatch for emergency requests.
• Provide administration support to include coordination and preventative maintenance schedules, ordering department supplies, record and log maintenance, and coordination and submission of work orders. Maintain accurate operational logs of equipment in building.
• May receive regulated supplies and oversee bio-waste pick-ups, supplies and destruction manifests.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent trade school certificate required. Current Universal Refrigerant license, OSHA 10 and HVAC certification required. ASHE (American Society for Healthcare Employees) membership or ability to obtain and maintain preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 7 years of related experience, preferably within laboratory, hospital setting, SDS or CGMP controlled environments.
• Travel:
  Will involve some travel. A current, valid driver’s license is required.
• Skills & Abilities

* Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

The salary range for this position is (Massachusetts): $101,400 - $108,096.

Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the work is performed. The stated salary range in this posting is an average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon your location and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive…