Facilities Engineer: HVAC, Plumbing & Carpentry

Universal Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 82,386,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Community Homes in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Building Engineer to perform preventive and routine maintenance on school buildings and systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, life safety and other duties as assigned, plus moving furniture and ensuring security.

You will work with the Director of Facility Operations to guarantee reliable operations, maintain equipment logs and records, order supplies, and keep the exterior and curb appeal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/ or Vocational Trade Certificate Program.
• 3–5 years of experience in facility maintenance related to HVAC, Electric, Plumbing and/ or Carpentry.
• Building Certification and EPA Universal HVAC License.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and blue prints.
• Maintain Building exterior and curb (ie, Lawn care, trash removal, snow removal).
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
• Independence with little supervision.
• Strong organization and prioritization.
• Experience with complex equipment components, computer systems and blueprints.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and flexible hours.
• Pass background check.
• Experience in urban school environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance upkeep of school building on a daily basis.
• Perform routine maintenance or repair on building and systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, life safety and associates systems.
• Execute emergency procedures on building systems and sub-systems.
• Perform trash removal as needed.
• Lifting, climbing ladders to replace ceiling tiles or lights as needed.
• Ensure equipment operates within parameters and at maximum efficiencies.
• Maintain equipment logs, records, and history.
• Order equipment and supplies as needed for building maintenance.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Reading blueprints

Exterior maintenance

Communication

Independence

Organization

Technical systems

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Background check

Urban school experience

Education

High School Diploma / Vocational Certificate

Tools

EPA Universal HVAC License

Job description

Universal Community Homes in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Building Engineer to perform preventive and routine maintenance on school buildings and systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, life safety and other duties as assigned, plus moving furniture and ensuring security.

You will work with the Director of Facility Operations to guarantee reliable operations, maintain equipment logs and records, order supplies, and keep the exterior and curb appeal.