Operating Engineer

Maintenance Technician

Essential Functions:

• Knowledge in recognizing and use of hand tools and power tools as per manufacturers guidelines and Eger's safety protocols.
• Performs minor and major repairs of all buildings and equipment.
• Possesses the knowledge and capacity to work on the following, including but not limited to electrical wiring, changing of light bulbs and their components, switches, outlets; ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Performs repairs in various portable items, including but not limited to stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, I.V. Poles, etc...
• Cleans and inspects boilers; treats boiler water after testing of boiler water with proper chemicals.
• Perform repairs and installation of the following, but not limited to doors, door locks/hardware, closet doors, window locks, window blinds/shades and hardware.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual preventative maintenance of building equipment maintenance procedures and complete these tasks as well as the accompanying documentation on a timely basis to meet deadlines as required.
• Must be able to operate a computer to control and monitor the mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Installs electrical wiring and equipment; new electrical receptacles, switches and their components. Replaces and repairs wiring as needed. Knowledge of and ability to work with 3-phase electrical high voltage and low voltage.
• Repairs electrical equipment and control circuits; replaces faulty electrical switches and receptacles; repairs HVAC equipment (including but not limited to fan coils, PTACS, etc...)
• May repair electrical locks, closers, sliders, etc... and control panels to maintain building security.
• Performs the following miscellaneous jobs that are not limited to wall patching/plastering, floors, ceiling tiles, demolition, cleaning, painting, minor plumbing repairs, snow removal, etc...
• Ability to install computer cables and their accessories/terminating ports.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Capable of reading and following instructions of blueprints and schematics, also the ability to assemble and disassemble mechanical apparatus.
• Perform repairs including but not limited to replacing gaskets, cleaning chamber and etc...
• Must have understanding and knowledge of boilers, pumps, motors including repairs and replacing of bearings, belts, pulleys, etc...
• Perform related duties as required with an open attitude to learn, take advice and follow orders and assignments from supervisor.
• Must have working knowledge of the lockout/tagout procedure and other pertinent OSHA, DOB, DEC and all authorities having jurisdictions requirements/standards.
• Identifies own learning needs; asks for advice/directions when necessary
• Participated in orientation of new auxiliary staff members
• Other duties as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Degree from technical school preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the maintenance field with general experience in all trades related to our buildings.
• Must have a refrigeration license
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness
• Valid Driver's License required
• Good Skills in the use of power/hand tools
• General mechanics knowledge in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical repair, refrigeration and HVAC required.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage and to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics.