Maintenance Engineer

Responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, support and repair of a 180,000 square foot athletic facility, as well as complex plumbing, electrical and technical systems. Has a working knowledge of building operational systems to ensure maximum up time on all systems and equipment; Acts on any conditions within these systems that are out of the ordinary. Performs a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance and repair tasks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Inspects the building, grounds and equipment regularly for any out the ordinary conditions.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on the mechanical, HVAC and plumbing systems. This involves lubrications, adjustment and replacement of belts, cleaning and replacement of consumables (filters, grease, chlorine, etc.) and periodic testing of the equipment. Including air handlers, Rooftop Units, exhaust systems, boilers, pool systems (pumps, boilers, chemical feeders), chillers, and plumbing system components.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations
• Perform and/or oversee electrical and plumbing repair and troubleshooting.
• Perform and/or oversee pool and whirlpool water treatment and testing
• Perform all assigned work in a manner that assures minimum downtime for members.
• Prioritize daily task, projects and emergency work and follow-up with management upon completion.
• Maintains mechanical controls system to ensure consistent air temperature in all areas.
• Troubleshoot, and evaluate equipment for future preventative maintenance and/or upgrades
• Coordinates efforts of technicians and outside contractors for work orders.
• Coordinate scope and assignment of work orders, and details steps taken to resolve problems.
• Orders part and supplies as required
• Conform to all written and administrative operating procedures implemented with the department
• Ensure cleanliness and appearance of all works areas. Works in high traffic areas, so as to minimize and inconvenience to members, while ensure the utmost safety of members and staff
• Assist with special projects as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES

Maintains departmental staff including interviewing, training, counseling, and monitoring performance. Responsible for coordinating and developing formal training program, including maintenance of departmental policy & procedures. Strive to provide a cohesive team environment for all Operational maintenance staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be

• able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with membership and staff.
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, and is pro-active to prevent downtime.
• Must possess working knowledge of pools and whirlpools, steam systems, boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, electrical systems and plumbing systems, and has minor carpentry, tile and masonry skills
• Employee must possesses their own personal hand tools, and a portable rechargeable drill
• Ability to operate hand tools, electrical testers, small power tools,
• Must possess intermediate knowledge of painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, cement work, HVAC, roofing and related work.
• Possesses customer service, communication, and some computer skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair
• Good skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Must possess a valid state of Illinois driver’s license
• Completion of college or technical school HVAC certificates.
• Knowledge and understanding of blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, staff, and memberships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to do strenuous manual labor for long periods of time.
• The employee must be willing to walk on the roof of a building or uneven surfaces
• The employee is frequently required to climb a ladder, and perform other job duties described herein.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of his job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. There is exposure to wet and humid conditions, heat, outside weather conditions, irritant chemicals, operating machinery, risk of electrical shock and noise. There is occasional exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic materials; and vibration. When using or working on certain equipment, or performing certain tasks dust masks and/or respirators are available to assist breathing