Engineer - Facility/Operations

Family & Children's Services; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 Paid days off first year

Competitive medical benefits

Retirement plan with 6% match

Life insurance & disability

Employee assistance & wellness program

Job summary

Family & Children’s Services seeks a Lead Engineer to oversee life safety inspections, operate and maintain chillers, boilers, AHUs, and BAS systems. You will train staff, manage building access, and ensure the building is safe, clean, and compliant for staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include coordinating with IT, managing access and elevator systems, and supervising daily facility operations. Must have 2+ years of hands-on plant equipment experience and a strong focus on safety and service.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience operating plant equipment including boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and HVAC systems.
• Experience with facilities management and building operations.
• Proven emergency response capability and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Interact with all departments and tenants to ensure offices function at the highest level.
• Work with IT to establish and maintain electronic building request/response system.
• Maintain BAS systems, troubleshoot HVAC and plant operations, and coordinate repairs with third-party contractors.
• Monitor site safety, security, and elevator/fire safety equipment; ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Facilities management

Building operations

Customer service

Safety compliance

HVAC knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BAS troubleshooting

Card Access System Software

Elevator control systems

Job description

• 75% employer-paid medical premiums
• Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match
• Life Insurance, short & long term disability benefits
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• 34 Paid days off 1st year!

Competitive Pay!

• Premium medical, dental & vision benefits plus Zerocard
• 75% employer-paid medical premiums
• Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match
• Life Insurance, short & long term disability benefits
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• 34 Paid days off 1st year!

Under limited supervision, the Lead Engineer works closely with the Facilities leadership to ensure all Life Safety inspections are completed, documented, and maintained in proper binders. The Engineer collaborates with other team members to ensure all mechanical systems including chillers, cooling tower, boilers, and air handling units (AHUs) operate reliably, safely, and efficiently. This role includes providing hands on training on chillers, boilers, pumps, and AHU maintenance and operation to support skills to develop other engineers. The Engineer ensures the physical building and grounds are presentable and safe for staff and visitors and oversees building and card access assignments and removals as needed.

Position Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Facility Management and Usage Systems

• Interact with all departments and tenants in FCS facilities to ensure that offices are functioning to highest level
• Work with IT to establish and maintain electronic building request & response system
• Works with IT to establish and maintain electronic conference room schedules. Oversee usage including coordination of audiovisual needs

Building Automation System (BAS)

• Assist with troubleshooting BAS related issues impacting HVAC and plant operations
• Help replace BAS components, including sensors, actuators, and controllers.
• Assist with limited programming configuration, and setpoints adjustments.
• Work with Third party BAS contractors for repairs, and upgrades.

Electrical

• Monitor internal lighting systems for replacement of lights, safety issues, maintenance, and repair
• Monitor staff usage of personal lighting equipment ensuring that all lighting meets UL standards

Site Safety and Security

• Help manage Card Access System Software
• Assist in programming of elevators
• Assist in issuing and tracking access cards
• Help with conducting fire drills
• Help ensure compliance with all agency safety policies
• Comply with building and safety code requirements, including annual inspection of elevator and fire suppression equipment and extinguishers
• Identify and communicate any safety concerns with appropriate Supervisors

Facility Standards of Appearance

• Responsible for monitoring and assuring that sites maintain high standards for lobby appearance, client pamphlets, and agency materials
• Perform daily walk through to monitor all areas

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of Two (2) years of hands on experience operating plant equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and HVAC systems
• Experience with facilities management and building operations
• Proven emergency response capability and customer focused service
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and operational efficiency
• Experience working with Building Automation Systems, including troubleshooting, component replacement, and basic programming or configuration

Performance Competencies

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Engagement
• Initiative and Accountability
• Interpersonal
• Learning
• Organizational Alignment
• Quality of Work

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to work with public and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong customer service orientation with effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and maintain professional working relationships
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and BAS related issues
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to leadership and vendors

Certifications/Licenses

• 1st Class Stationary Engineer Required

Safety Sensitive Job Classification

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.