Facilities Technician

Job Description

Summary:

This position is expected to support the Engineering and Operations Manager in the day‑to‑day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of all building systems and equipment. The LFT will be expected to coordinate and complete all requests for work, assign priorities, delegate to appropriate technicians and/or contractor, if required, and follow‑up on completion. The LFT will be expected to perform routine maintenance and repairs of all HVAC, boiler, heating, refrigeration, water, and energy systems to ensure the effective operation of the facility.

Needs to have experience as a lead or staff management and also have strong HVAC experience.

Operation, maintenance, and repair of all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water. Operation, maintenance and repair of refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature, and air conditioning systems in their entirety. Operation, maintenance and repair of pumps handling water or other secondary refrigerating liquids together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.

Operation, maintenance and repair of air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control. Operation, maintenance and repair of all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and control devices. Operation, maintenance and repair of water filters, softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls, including all supply lines, drains, water lines, control devices and sprinkler systems.

Operation, maintenance and repair of all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans. Maintenance of elevators except where this type of equipment is serviced and maintained by specialized contractors. (lamp replacement only). Operation, maintenance and repair of building automation systems (BMS Siemens) for HVAC, including consoles, data gathering panels, remote sensors and indicating devices.

Operation, maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer systems, sump pumps including basins, water closets, urinals and piping. Maintenance and repair of trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems. Maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment excluding tenant owned equipment. Technician must have working knowledge of the following;
Steam Boilers, Heating Hot Water Boilers, Pumps, Centrifugal Chillers and Central Plant operation, Plumbing systems, soldering, brazing, welding Gas/Arc, Electrical Troubleshooting. Building Management Systems, Air Compressor, HVAC Package Units, HVAC DX system (Split Systems) Mechanical systems = Air handles, air compressors, some painting, clean room experience, carpenter, door repairs, and electronic controls. General Maintenance may include but not limited to:

• Repairs on toilet facilities including soap dispensers.
• Repairs on registers and radiators.
• Replacement of lamps and cleaning of light fixtures.
• Removing ceiling tile.
• Maintaining and/or replacing door hardware.
• Central Plant operation, chillers, cooling tower, pumps, boilers (Steam and Heating Hot Water) and other building facilities.
• Assist in the replacement of filters in the HVAC equipment.
• General cleaning in mechanical spaces and perimeter inductions units.
• Cleanup of equipment and shop.
• Miscellaneous handyman work requiring the limited use of hand tools.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical controls.
• Soft solder/hard…