Building Engineer II Mid Peninsula (Stanford Health)

EMCOR Government Services, Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Government Services has an immediate need for a Building Engineer II at Stanford Healthcare Center in Palo Alto, CA. Responsible for operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of building related mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing, air handling units, pumps, heat exchangers, expansion joints, and other building mechanical systems.

Work involves the lifting of heavy mechanical equipment and apparatus and may be performed in areas of extreme heat or cold.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following certifications - Electrical Trainee (ET) card, Journeyman Electrician License or EPA Universal.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the operation of central building equipment, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or electronic systems.
• Proven experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Project Management, Sustainability Initiatives, and Innovative Solutions.
• Experience & proven ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, & HVAC auxiliary systems.
• Experience & proven ability to safely secure hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance.
• Experience & proven ability to Braze/Solder copper pipe, thread black pipe. Basic carpentry skills.
• Strong knowledge of building auxiliary systems i.e., fire-life safety, standby emergency generators, UPS Systems.
• Familiarity with general building systems, i.e., vertical lift equipment, overhead doors.
• Ability to write, execute written and oral instructions and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations.
• Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects, and perform other physically demanding tasks Safely and skillfully use all types of related hand and power tools.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Must be able to participate in a required on-call rotation, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Operate, replace, repair, and maintain building mechanical, electrical, control systems, air handling units, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and expansion joints.
• Install electrical circuits.
• Repair restroom fixtures, sweat/braze copper pipe.
• Safe off systems to facilitate repairs.
• Replace ceiling tiles, repair or replace door hardware, locks, panic bars etc.
• Perform minor electrical tasks including bulb and ballast replacement.
• Routine operation and inspection of emergency generator, UPS, and associated components.
• Request necessary material to complete required repairs.
• Routine and preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, belts, lubrication, control and performance check of building systems and equipment.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical systems, trace electrical circuits, operate switchgear, record inspections, and write reports to Supervisors.
• Perform any additional duties on an as required basis within contract obligations.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Mechanical systems

Safety procedures

On-call duties

Project management

Education

Electrical Trainee (ET) card

Journeyman Electrician License

EPA Universal

Tools

Hand and power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the country’s leading integrated service providers.

Job Summary

EMCOR Government Services has an immediate need for a Building Engineer II at Stanford Healthcare Center in Palo Alto, CA. Responsible for operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of building related mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing, air handling units, pumps, heat exchangers, expansion joints, and other building mechanical systems. Work involves the lifting of heavy mechanical equipment and apparatus and may be performed in areas of extreme heat or cold. Receives and responds to service calls, takes immediate action to resolve emergency situations or system breakdowns.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of all related mechanical, electrical, control systems, air handling units, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and expansion joints.
• Install electrical circuits.
• Repair all restroom fixtures, sweat/braze copper pipe.
• “Safe off” systems to facilitate repairs.
• Replace ceiling tiles, repair or replace door hardware, locks, panic bars etc.
• Perform minor electrical tasks to include bulb and ballast replacement.
• Routine operation and inspection of emergency generator, UPS, and associated components.
• Request necessary material to complete required repairs.
• Routine and preventive maintenance duties include filter changes, belts, lubrication, control and performance check of building systems and equipment.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical systems, trace electrical circuits, operate switchgear, record inspections, and write reports to Supervisors.
• Perform any additional duties on an as “required” basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual obligations

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the following certifications - Electrical Trainee (ET) card, Journeyman Electrician License or EPA Universal
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the operation of central building equipment, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or electronic systems.
• Proven experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Project Management, Sustainability Initiatives, and Innovative Solutions
• Experience & proven ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, & HVAC auxiliary systems.
• Experience & proven ability to safely secure hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance.
• Experience & proven ability to Braze/Solder copper pie, thread black pipe. Basic carpentry skills.
• Strong knowledge of building auxiliary systems i.e., fire-life safety, standby emergency generators, UPS Systems.
• Familiarity with general building systems, i.e., vertical lift equipment, overhead doors.
• Ability to write, execute written and oral instructions and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations.
• Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects, and perform other physically demanding tasks Safely and skillfully use all types of related hand and power tools.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Must be able to participate in a required on-call rotation, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Affirmative Action Policy

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Geographic Disclosure

Pay range is $55 to $59 hourly.