Facilities HVAC & Building Systems Technician

Olympia Development of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Development of Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair the facility's mechanical, HVAC/R, plumbing, and building management systems. You will help ensure code compliance, operate BAS platforms, and support efficient facility operations.

Ideal candidates hold an HVAC/R degree with EPA certification and at least 5 years of building systems experience, with the ability to read blueprints and work under pressure. Overtime may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years of comprehensive knowledge of all phases of building systems, thorough knowledge of compliance requirements in mechanical, plumbing and HVAC.
• Excellent diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand complex direction.
• Ability to read, decipher blueprints, schematics and construction specification and technical documents.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work overtime if needed.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
• Maintain a professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance, repairs, and operations of mechanical and plumbing equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, cooling towers, boilers, water pumps and building control systems.
• Ensure all mechanical, HVAC, plumbing systems including repair and/or construction work is completed in accordance with Federal, State and Local code compliance requirements.
• Participate in work planning for facility maintenance and operations; identify and resolve problems; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work projects, methods and procedures.
• Use and maintain various BAS platforms to monitor and maintain HVAC and mechanical equipment. Assist with updating and developing sequence of operations for various HVAC equipment to optimize efficiencies and performance of equipment.
• Respond to emergency alarms, building automation systems and the like.
• Determine root causes of any mechanical, HVAC, plumbing deficiencies, make necessary repairs to remedy the malfunction using appropriate tools.
• Maintain a safe work environment, ensures safety precautions are taken at all times. Report discrepancies, damage, and loss of property and safety concerns promptly following reporting procedures.
• Utilize maintenance software system to interpret and prioritize work orders. Executes work orders to ensure event needs are met in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in the development of standard operation procedures.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Reading and writing complex directions

Effective communicator

Work under pressure

Overtime willingness

Education

HVAC/R degree

EPA certification

Job description

Olympia Development of Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair the facility's mechanical, HVAC/R, plumbing, and building management systems. You will help ensure code compliance, operate BAS platforms, and support efficient facility operations.

Ideal candidates hold an HVAC/R degree with EPA certification and at least 5 years of building systems experience, with the ability to read blueprints and work under pressure. Overtime may be required as needed.