Overview
Engineer Jobs in Madison, WI at ABM Industry Groups
6A to 3:30P Monday to Friday (1 hour lunch)
$30.00-$32.00/Hour
Full-time
SUMMARY:
The Engineer is responsible for working directly with the property and engineering management in implementing and maintaining the energy management, preventive maintenance, quality standards, operating objectives, and goals of the owner and building. This must be done in a manner that not only protects, but also maximizes the value of the property.
Your contact with tenants, prospective tenants, owners, and vendors is to be guided by the highest professional standards including positive, supportive, friendly behavior and legendary service.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of building and installing systems to include: packaging and handling machinery, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, grounds equipment and HVAC.
- Clean, lubricate and service a wide variety of pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic devices.
- Assist with installation and modification of building equipment systems.
- Troubleshoot, evaluate and make recommendations to upgrade maintenance operations and/or implement savings opportunities.
- Possess competent knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in facility and ground maintenance.
- Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer concerns.
- Inspect buildings, ground and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
- Inspect new installation for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
- Maintain and operate life safety/fire systems.
- Perform welding, carpentry and snow removal when necessary.
- Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS:
- Understand OSHA guidelines and ensure that all equipment is maintained to guidelines/standards (i.e. OSHA lockout-tagout and MSDS standards).
- Read and follow written and oral instructions.
- Convey thoughts and recommendations orally and/or in writing to supervisors, contractors, and others in order to solve building-related problems.
- Maintain parts inventory and perform routine ordering of supplies and materials.
- Operate and use necessary manual and power-driven tools.
- Climb ladders and stairs.
- Assist in understanding and establishing or improving preventive maintenance and overhaul schedules for all equipment and mechanical systems within the project.
- Assist or take responsibility for maintenance and operation programs/schedules for all equipment.
- Respond to all tenant requests.
- Operate building automation system and card access system.
- Repair and maintain equipment in ceilings, on roofs and tenant suites.
ENGINEERED SYSTEMS:
Test, maintain, and restore to working order any component of the main engineering systems used within a property, including but not limited to the following:
- Structural
- Emergency warnings
- Heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC)
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Execute performance tests using the appropriate tools/ equipment
Restore systems to working order, which includes identification and repair and/or replacement of:
- Pumps
- Motors
- Generators
- Compressors
- Blowers and fans
- Pump and engine valves
- Electrical outlets and light fixtures
- Read and operate test equipment (refrigerant gauges, thermometers, volt-ohm and amp meters).
- Read and comprehend blueprints and schematic diagrams of wiring, plumbing, pneumatics, and building construction.
EMERGENCY SYSTEMS:
Respond appropriately to and assist emergency response personnel, at any time when on duty or on call and to:
- Be able to carry and/or otherwise move people and equipment.
- Test and maintain emergency systems including:
o Fire alarms
o Smoke detectors
o Fire suppression equipment
o Emergency power supply systems (natural gas or diesel driven)
- Ensure compliance with the emergency procedures for each property in conjunction with property
management guidelines.
OTHER:
- Maintain a safe work attitude by continuously evaluating work place risks.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Property Manager.
TEAMWORK APPROACH
A detailed list of position responsibilities has been developed so that expectations are clearly communicated. However, it is rarely possible to provide a list that will capture all possible projects and assignments. Team members are expected to assist with additional assignments that may be requested by direct supervisors, and to lend assistance to other members of the team, when appropriate.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years building maintenance experience.
Technical Skills:
- Must have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems.
- Must possess basic computer skills, ability to operate Windows based software.
- Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics.
- Require working knowledge of systems from 12 volts to 480 volts and battery-supplied power.
Personal Skills:
- Manage own time on a daily basis with little supervision
- Must be able to handle multiple projects, changing priorities and continually heavy workloads.
Physical:
- Maybe required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments)
- Include stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting device
- Lift and carry objects of up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 30 feet.
Other:
- May require shift work and/or on call duties
Pay: $30.00 – $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- building maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Engineer
Company: ABM Industry Groups
Location: Madison, WI
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