Building Engineer III; SHC

Job Summary

EMCOR Government Services has an immediate need for a Building Engineer at Stanford Healthcare Center in the Tri‑Valley Livermore Bay Area. The role involves operation, replacement, repair and maintenance of building‑related mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing, air handling units, pumps, heat exchangers, expansion joints, and other building mechanical systems. Responsibilities include lifting heavy mechanical equipment, working in extreme heat or cold, and responding promptly to service calls to resolve emergencies or system breakdowns.

• Operate, replace, repair, and maintain all related mechanical, electrical, control systems, air handling units, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and expansion joints.
• Install electrical circuits.
• Repair all restroom fixtures, sweat/braze copper pipe.
• “Safe off” systems to facilitate repairs.
• Replace ceiling tiles; repair or replace door hardware, locks, panic bars, etc.
• Perform minor electrical tasks including bulb and ballast replacement.
• Routine operation and inspection of emergency generator, UPS and associated components.
• Request necessary material to complete required repairs.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, belts, lubrication, and control and performance checks of building systems and equipment.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical systems, trace electrical circuits, operate switch‑gear, record inspections, and write reports to Supervisors.
• Perform any additional duties on an as needed basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual obligations.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the operation of central building equipment, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or electronic systems. Proven ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, & HVAC auxiliary systems.
• Experience & proven ability to safely secure hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance.
• Experience & proven ability to braze/solder copper pipe, thread black pipe. Basic carpentry skills.
• Strong knowledge of operation of building auxiliary systems such as fire‑life safety, standby emergency generators, UPS systems.
• Familiarity with general building systems such as vertical lift equipment, overhead doors. Ability to write, execute written and oral instructions and perform arithmetic calculations. Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations.
• Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects and perform other physically demanding tasks. Skillful use of all types of related hand and power tools.
• Hospital experience preferred.

In an 8‑hour day the employee must be able to continually bend, squat, kneel, lift, twist, climb, reach, stand, and walk; use hands for repetitive pushing, pulling, and single‑grasp motions; and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and move objects in excess of 100 pounds. Travel by government or company vehicle to the work location or to other destinations may be required.

Compensation Range: $58 – $62 per hour.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• College Coach and employee assistance program

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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Location:

Stanford Healthcare Center, Tri‑Valley, Livermore Bay Area.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing