Engineer

The Union League of Philadelphia; Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Union League of Philadelphia is seeking a skilled Facilities Technician to maintain and operate the building's HVAC, refrigeration, lighting, and electrical systems. You will troubleshoot and adjust equipment, ensure safe and efficient operation, and perform preventative maintenance across two Union League locations.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in HVAC/refrigeration, the ability to read blueprints, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practical experience in HVAC or refrigeration system operation and maintenance.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Ability to work independently with initiative in a self-directed environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand/walk for most of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate, adjust, regulate and troubleshoot building HVAC and electrical systems to ensure safety, economy and comfort.
• Check operation of mechanical equipment (boilers, chillers, air handlers, pumps, fan coils, heat pumps) and adjust as needed.
• Inspect interior/exterior lighting; repair and replace as needed.
• Monitor refrigeration equipment; record temperatures.
• Perform general repairs to electrical distribution systems up to 480 volts.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical/mechanical systems; replace belts, actuators, fuses, etc.
• Monitor energy management systems for occupancy comfort and economy.
• Respond to emergencies and seasonal events (snow removal).
• Coordinate with outside contractors for warranty and maintenance work.
• Source materials and repair parts; maintain inventory.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

HVAC operation

Refrigeration systems

Blueprints interpretation

Communication

Independence

Physical stamina

Job description

Reports Directly to:Director of Facilities

Description:Operates, adjusts, regulates, maintains and trouble shoots the building mechanical and electrical systems, to ensure proper functioning with respect to safety, economy and comfort. Duties include but not limited to:

• Check operation of building mechanical equipment including boilers, chillers, air handlers, water pumps, fan coils and heat pumps and adjust as needed.
• Check all interior and exterior lighting, repair and replace as needed.
• Check all refrigeration equipment and record temperatures.
• Checks and make general repair to electrical distribution systems up to 480 volts.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical system including repairs, oils, greases mechanical parts including replacing or adjusting belts, actuators and fuses when required.
• Monitor building energy management systems making adjustments as necessary for occupancy comfort and economical operation.
• Respond to emergency situations and seasonal occurrences such as snow removal.
• Contact and assist when required outside contractors to complete warranty and preventative maintenance contract work.
• Contact suppliers to purchase materials and repair parts and maintain inventory as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Schedule

• This position will work at both Union League Liberty Hill and the Union League Guard House. The typical weekly schedule will be one day at the Union League Guard House and four days at Union League Liberty Hill (schedule subject for change as needed).

Qualifications, Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• Candidates must have at least 3 years of practical experience in HVAC or refrigeration system operation and maintenance, general building maintenance and an operating knowledge of related electrical systems.
• Candidates must have the ability to interpret blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Candidates must have the ability to deal with a variety of situations requiring independent action, judgment and initiative in a self-directed managing environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must stand/walk for majority of shift.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Employee meals
• Energetic, multi-faceted, team-oriented work atmosphere
• Exposure to a national market
• Opportunities for promotion from within
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty