Position Summary:
Under direct supervision, to maintain basic operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems.
Essential Job Functions:
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units
- Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Chief Engineer
- Perform general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to: building fixtures and appliances, plumbing and electrical
- Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property
- Apply working knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders. Familiarity with pneumatic controls.
- Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant service requests
- Maintain ethical, professional and courteous relations with contractors and tenants
- Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member
- Demonstrate full competency in applying all property emergency procedures including: (a) Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations, (b) Assist with bomb searches, (c) Assist with life safety system alarms, and (c) Assist emergency authorities and response teams
- Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property and make adjustments as needed
- Actively participate in required training activities and seminars
- Assume additional responsibilities as delegated by supervisor
Skills & Competencies:
- Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices
- Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.)
- Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
- Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy
- Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations
- Understand and apply correct usage of all personal safety equipment
- When applicable*, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e. Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.)
Scope of Contacts:
Property Manager/General Manager, Assistant Property Manger, Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, Engineering Staff, Real Estate Services Coordinator, Tenants, Vendors, etc.
Physical Demands
- Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time
- Work standing all day
- Lift 25 lbs. or more
- Climb up and down stairs and ladders
- Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)
- Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)
- Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and some holidays
- Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate
Education & Experience Desired:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years commercial HVAC or related experience
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Office
- Outdoor work
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cleveland, OH 44114: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- commercial HVAC or related: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person