Facilities Engineer

Job Details

This position has primary responsibility to manage and maintain the following building engineering systems: HVAC and mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical distribution and lighting to include emergency generator and UPS systems, elevator systems, the hardware side of access control and door hardware, signage, furniture and equipment, and utility systems. In addition to taking a primary role in managing the previously mentioned building systems, also performs preventative maintenance and other repairs as needed.

As a member of the Facilities Team, this position has a shared responsibility for ensuring that the maintenance, operation, engineering, inspection, and management of ALL Credit Union space, property, buildings, grounds, equipment, furnishings, utilities, and appurtenant systems is accomplished in a professional and excellent manner. This position will work closely with the Facility Operations and Office Management functions within the department to ensure that this objective is accomplished, as well as directs, supervises, and assists outside service personnel and vendors to accomplish the same.

Additionally, this position will make recommendations to ensure the safe, clean, attractive, and reliable function of Credit Union Facilities & Property.

• Manages the maintenance and upkeep of assigned credit union Facility Engineering systems in a proper, professional, and efficient manner to ensure that all functions are attractive, functional, safe, and secure.
• Negotiates and executes approved contracts and agreements with outside vendors and contractors for professional and technical services and support relative to the engineering function of the department. Specifically takes responsibility for the HVAC, Fire System, Generator, UPS, and Elevator PM agreements to ensure that they are executed as agreed upon and to review the contracts on a regular basis to ensure market based pricing.
• Operates, manages, and repairs assigned building and equipment systems to maintain proper heat, cooling, power, water, plumbing, security, lighting, etc., at all times. Will supervise and direct outside service representatives in checking, maintaining, and repairing assigned building systems and equipment.
• Will support and coordinate with the Facilities Operational function relative to the custodial and grounds keeping systems and methods to ensure clean, attractive, and safe offices for members, employees, vendors, and visitors.
• Performs and/or arranges scheduled preventative maintenance service on assigned building systems and equipment. Completes inspections and tests, and maintains logs and records reflecting results, and files such records with the Facilities Office.
• Supervises and performs maintenance for fire and life safety systems, and the hardware side of access control and door systems. Additionally, assists the Office Manager and other assigned vendors on matters pertaining to building security systems.
• Performs or causes to perform building and equipment modifications, engineering, repairs and upkeep involving and demanding a broad range of highly skilled expertise. Will also design layout as well as move, assemble, and disassemble furniture and equipment.
• Provides supervision and direction to outside service and repair work. Follows-up on assigned work requests and ensures that outside services are efficiently completed.
• May be assigned to supervise landscaping sprinkling system and make repairs as necessary.
• Provides emergency, 24 hour on call service as required.
• Completes assigned maintenance functions in accordance with established policies and procedures, and ADA, OSHA, and building code regulations.
• Works with supervisor to manage the budgeting and expense function pertaining to assigned building systems.
• May assist in inspecting and assessing the needs and issues of corporate vehicles.
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors, contractors, and trade professionals.
• Serves as a liaison between the credit union and its vendors and contractors.
• Maintains productive relationships with suppliers…