Building Engineer

Wisconsin Center District Job Description – Building Engineer

The Building Engineer will assist in the maintenance and repair of heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing fixtures and drains, ventilation equipment, fire protection systems, and ice hockey ammonia system and emergency generators at the Wisconsin Center District (Baird Center, UW-M Panther Arena and Miller High Life Theater).

This position will have the responsibilities and duties listed below and will report to, and work directly with, the Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and repairs of food service mechanical equipment, such as portable beer coolers, garbage disposal units, walk-in freezers and coolers, food service equipment, such as; dishwashers, garbage disposals, steam kettles, refrigeration appliances and power washers.
• Assists with the install/maintain/removal ice floor and ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Installs, inspects, maintains and repairs of cooling towers, and condensate steam traps and after coolers, hot water, chilled water, condenser water pumps.
• General maintenance of equipment and plumbing fixtures at Wisconsin Center District.
• Install, inspect, maintain and repair steam, air, water, drain and gas lines for facility exhibitors.
• Operates and maintains the building BAS, fire pumps, jockey pumps and fire suppression system
• Installs, inspects, maintains and repairs belts.
• Inspects and repairs plumbing fixtures and open clogged drains. Inspect and maintain fire protection systems and emergency backup generators.
• Calibration of pneumatic and associated HVAC controls on a preventative maintenance and as needed basis. Calibrate and replace pressure reducing valves for steam and water.
• Assists in the installation, inspection, adjustment, preventative maintenance, and repair of HVAC equipment, water pumps, chillers, air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air filters, and compressors.
• Understands all mechanical pressure measurements, all types of pressure gauges.
• Assists in the performance of preventative maintenance activities, and the maintenance of related records and logs.

• Performs maintenance and repairs of various HVAC equipment including air handlers, VAV boxes, fan coils, heat pumps and split systems.
• Assists in required daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual required building inspections, and institute required corrections and/or Preventative Maintenance systems and schedules as needed.

• Manages work request and preventative maintenance requirements through an on-line work order system including, responding to all service calls and verifying completion.
• Promotes a safe working environment for all employees by following the life safety and emergency program as needed.
• Coordinates the operations activities with other building departments and show-related contractors.
• Provides directions and assistance to Wisconsin Center District guests when asked.
• Attends work on time as scheduled and adhere to the attendance policy.
• Other responsibilities and duties, as assigned by management, to ensure the effective utilization of company resources and to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills &

Qualifications:

• Understand and consistently follow work rules, procedures and directions.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; perform basic mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply and divide).
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to deal harmoniously with Wisconsin Center District guests, employees and outside contractors.
• Ability to operate mechanized equipment.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness, good judgment and accept responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to read and comprehend building prints and follow electrical schematics.
• Operation of Arc and Wire welder is a plus.
• Previous work experience with Johnson Controls and Simplex Grinnell equipment.
• Knowledge and experience to operate METASYS Programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of controls, operation, design, repair, preventative maintenance of HVAC systems with respect to; air-balancing, pneumatic instruments, VAV systems, chilled water systems, condenser water systems,…