First Class Building Engineer

Location: Detroit, MI

Purpose:

To professionally respond to tenant requests and the public as required. Effectively and efficiently operate and maintain all HVAC and MEP equipment. Serves as a Systems Operator. Perform and supervise maintenance work.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

- Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by the Company
- Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants
- Perform as a team member with all Company and client employees as well as client contract service providers
- Assist to ensure compliance with all City, State and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards and regulations
- Order, stock and inventory parts and supplies as directed by the Engineering Manager or Assistant Engineering Manager
- Induce water treatment chemicals at proper amounts and times in heating and cooling systems
- Perform chemical analysis tests as set forth by the supervisor, reporting any abnormalities and substandard results
- Comply with all Company and client policies and procedures
- Respond to multiple requests from multiple sources (Supervisors, Service Bureau, and management staff) and prioritize accordingly to alleviate immediate problems. Report changing priorities back to Supervisors
- Aid in training and development of fellow engineers
- Clean and paint all equipment and surrounding areas designated by supervisor
- Maintain accurate and timely equipment, event, alarm, personal time sheets, and program logs/reports as directed by supervisor
- Maintain superior appearance and working condition of all the MEP systems assigned to the Engineering Department
- Assume additional duties as delegated by Engineering Manager, Assistant Engineering Manager, and Lead Engineer
- Willing to work all hours, days, and shifts as assigned by Engineering Manager, Assistant Engineering Manager, and Lead Engineer

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

- Read and use all types of test equipment, analog/digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow and quality measuring devices, and leak detection devices
- Knowledge of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.)
- Knowledge of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive) drill motors, saws, grinder, impact wrenches, etc.
- Ability to use deductive logic for troubleshooting equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC mechanical equipment as outlined by the Supervisors including but not limited to bearings/filters/belts
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment and perform installations
- Maintain, operate, and repair chiller systems, plumbing systems, architectural systems and finishes
- Minimum 2 years experience in commercial HVAC
- Direct and assist with evacuations, bomb searches and life safety alarms as deemed reasonable and prudent
- Assist emergency authorities and response teams
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience operating large tonnage chiller plant

Physical Demand Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the First Class Building Engineer.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
- Ability to work standing all day
- Ability to access remote and confined areas such as crawl spaces, roofs, service ladders, stairways, equipment enclosures, etc.
- Normal use of sight, smell, touch, and hearing senses
- Ability to utilize full range of manual dexterity such as sitting, squatting, bending, crawling, kneeling, lifting, walking, and manipulating tools with limbs extended
- Must pass and obtain certification for use of self-contained breathing apparatus and must maintain facial hair in a manner for proper fit and use

Other Requirements:

- Current City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator’s License for all halogenated refrigerants
- EPA Refrigerant Recovery Universal Certification
- Evening, holiday, and weekend work as required for coverage. Must be able to work various shifts as business needs.

Benefits/Perks:

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. If you are a dedicated First Class Building Engineer looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply. Apply today!

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Company Overview:

Continuum Services is a single-source provider with proven expertise, dependability, and scalability in four key areas: facility operations, exterior services, technical services, and environment services. Headquartered in a newly renovated office in Farmington Hills, Continuum is the go-to full-service solution for interior and exterior facility operations, maintenance, and repair. Facilities serviced by CONTINUUM have earned such prestigious accolades as the ENERGY STAR® for superior energy performance, BOMA’s Office Building of the Year® (TOBY) Award and CEL’s National Real Estate “A” List Award for Service Excellence. Helping employees develop and become highly skilled professionals who deliver best in class solutions to our clients is what we're all about - join us today!