Mobile HVAC Engineer

Job Responsibilities

* Ensure ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, lighting, and other installed systems, equipment, and other components.

* Maintain, operate, and repair all HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical distribution equipment, plumbing systems, building interior/exterior repair, and related grounds as it pertains to assigned client buildings.
* Performs major HVAC repairs including compressor replacement, condenser replacement, evaporator coil replacement, condenser coil replacement, etc.
* Performs major plumbing replacements including domestic water piping, steam trap repairs, sewage line repairs, bathroom fixture repairs, etc.
* Perform electrical repairs including running and bending conduit piping, pulling cables, performing electrical panel maintenance, electric motor maintenance, and predictive maintenance.
* Operation, maintenance, and repair of all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, 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, and 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 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.
* Maintenance of elevators except where this type of equipment is serviced and maintained by specialized contractors.
* Operation, maintenance, and repair of building automation systems for HVAC, including consoles, data gathering panels, remote sensors, and indicating devices.
* Recommend improvements to the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis.
* Maintain stock and inventory control.
* Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and practicing safe work habits.
* Recommend improvements to the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis.
* Ensure the management team is informed of current building operations by compiling and submitting monthly reports.
* Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them or use the correct PPE in performing the task needed.
* Respond effectively to all emergencies. May require light travel during emergency events.
* Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and practicing safe work habits.
* General Maintenance may include but is not limited to:
a) Repairs on toilet facilities including soap dispensers.
b) Repairs on registers and radiators.
c) Replacement of lamps and cleaning of light fixtures.
d) Removing ceiling tile.
e) Minor repairs on furniture and floors.
f) Maintaining and/or replacing door hardware.
g) Repair of floor maintenance equipment and Venetian blinds.
h) Maintenance painting in equipment rooms, cooling towers, and other building facilities.
i) Assist in the replacement of filters in the HVAC equipment.
j) General cleaning in mechanical spaces and perimeter inductions units
k) Cleanup of equipment in the engine room and shop
l) Miscellaneous handyman work requires the limited use of hand tools.
m) Replace fire extinguishers when needed

* Candidate will be assigned a company vehicle for this mobile role. The engineer will be responsible to ensure all current vehicle maintenance utilizing C&W vendor (Element) as well as ensuring current registration, insurance, and inspections are all current for their assigned vehicle. The engineer is also responsible to ensure all expenses are correctly input and processed through C&W vendor, Element, or C&W Workday Expense Reimbursement.

KEY COMPETENCIES
* Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
* Organization Skills
* Technical Proficiency
* Problem Solving/Analysis
* Sense of Urgency

Years of Relevant Experience
Minimum of four (4) years of technical experience in all aspects of building engineering with a strong background in technical aspects of HVAC equipment and systems, plumbing, electrical, equipment repair and maintenance, and
overall system design and application as referenced above.

Licenses or Certifications
* Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
* Possess a valid "Universal" level certification for CFC and HFC-based refrigerants (EPA Section 608); to service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release ozone-depleting refrigerants to the atmosphere or any similar combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Experience in operation, maintenance, and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant
systems, compressors, gas lines, water systems, and the like.
* Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
* Thorough knowledge of all building systems operations, maintenance, and repair.
* Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with tenants, clients, and vendors.
* Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word, including proficiency in the operation of smartphone and/or iPad/tablet, uploading .pdf files, and documents, and logging into conference meetings (i.e., BlueJeans, Teams Meetings, Zoom).

Physical Work Requirements
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Environment: This job operates in a professional office or commercial building environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Work could any combination of: Almost constant exposure to loud noise includes the use of power equipment and unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises. Ability to perform work wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if required. May require regular travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

Physical: Considerable physical activity. Ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders), and safely install rigging/lifting devices. Regularly required to crouch and reach
to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine. May involve movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work. The employee may also be regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time and drive for up to 4-5 hours a day between various assigned client locations.
Should maintain the ability to speak clearly so others can understand you as week as the ability to read and understand the information presented orally and in writing.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Scheduling
Most schedules work typical business hours based on location assigned. Based on client need, the role could be scheduled as the only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or on-call duties and over time. Must be willing and able to support after-hours/weekends building-related activity as required. The role may be assigned and must be able to respond to client callbacks for regular repair and/or emergencies events.