Onsite Building Systems Technician

NCSL International; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On-site role

Zusammenfassung

Bodwé Professional Services Group is seeking a skilled Facilities Operations professional to operate and maintain boiler plants, HVAC and building automation systems across client sites. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure safety compliance with OSHA/NFPA/CMS standards.

Strong ability to read blueprints is required to layout and install piping systems. The role involves on-site work on a 1-year project, with a focus on reliability and proactive system

Qualifikationen

• Thorough knowledge of piping systems and related equipment.
• Ability to work from blueprints and sketches to layout and install piping systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, CMS regulations for operation of building systems.
• Experience with building automations systems and digital devices.
• Familiarity with control system printouts and vendor drawings.

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain boilers, hot water heaters, chillers, and pumps; monitor facility systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance per PM schedules and maintain logs/reports.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, order parts, and perform repairs.
• Maintain and operate building automation and fire alarm systems; read blueprints and schematics.

Kenntnisse

Building operations

Boiler operation

HVAC systems

Blueprints & sketches

OSHA/NFPA/CMS compliance

Tools

Nuvolo PM System

Johnson Controls control systems

Fire alarm panels

Piping tools

Jobbeschreibung

About Bodwé Professional Services Group

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens.We enhance space and place in partnership with clients that span the country and business sectors, offering full-service architecture and engineering services as well as contract support services for federal agencies. We design and build, preserve and restore, mitigate and manage, serve and problem solve.

Please note that this is a 100% onsite opportunity with travel between Bemidji, MN., Red Lake, MN., and Cass Lake, MN. This is a 1-year project for a full-time W-2 position.

Position Summary

This positionoperatesand maintainsutility systems of boiler plants, air conditioning, heating distribution systems, fire alarm systems, domestic water systems, generator power systems, and building automation systems on a continuing basis.Adjustsand regulatesa variety of automatic or manually controlled auxiliary equipment to ensure maximum operating efficiency of the systems. Providesrecommendations and expert advice on the operation and maintenance of building systems.

Essential Functions

Utility and Building Operations

Works with boilers, hot water heaters, pressure vessels, air handlers, chillers, electrical systems, variouspumpsandfacility relatedequipment. Performspreventative maintenance on air handlers, various boilers, chillers, gas systems, water systems, and other systems on the Nuvolo Preventive Maintenance (PM) Schedule. Completesboiler logs, Nuvolo reports, daily work logs,PMand work orders as described in the Maintenance procedures.Maintains andmonitorsthe operation of equipment using a computerized control system. Operates the Johnson Controls control systems computer, related devices, various remotepanelsand fire alarm protection system; therefore,requiredto fully understand all computerized printouts and relate them to the blueprints.Troubleshoot and diagnose the cause of equipmentand systemfailures,locateand order repair parts,andmake repairs, whenpossible,to a wide range of facility relatedequipmentandsystems.Make repairs, such as seals on pumps, kits on valves, kits on faucets, adjustments on thermostats, and humidistats, and otherfacilityequipment including automatic dishwashers, freezers, air compressors, garage door operators, etc.Performs installation and repairing of various piping,systemsand related equipment.Piping systems will include sewage, water (municipal), hydronic heating and cooling etc. Works from blueprints and sketches to layout and install piping systems and equipment. Adheres and uses all required safety practices and procedures when needed tomodifyand repair piping systems using acceptable trade techniques combined with plumbing codes and OSHA regulations.Maintains hospital and grounds surveillance.

ProgrammaticOversight

Incumbent works independently under the general supervision of the immediate supervisor who issues assignment. Incumbent usesestablishedplant operations,determinesareas of difficulty, orders supplies,partsand materials to keep the plants operating.Work is subject to spot checks by the supervisor. Provide immediate and effective maintenance and repair upon allequipment within thehospitals. TheHospitalsdepend upon proper operation for the boilers, the heating,ventilationand air conditioning systems, etc. CMS accreditation is dependent onaccuraterecords and logs produced. The preventative Maintenance Program is essential toensurereliable and proper operation of service unit equipment.

Qualifications, Certifications, and Experience:

Thorough knowledge of piping systems and related equipment.Ability to work from blueprints and sketchesto layout and install piping systems and equipment.Knowledge of and skills of applying the practices of OSHA, NFPA, CMS regulations for the operation of allbuildingsystems within the facility. Working knowledge of equipment including air handlers, boilers, chillers, gas systems, etc.Knowledge of and skills to work withbuilding automationsystems, and other digital devices.Knowledge to apply computergenerated systemreports to vendor drawings.Knowledge to investigate, troubleshoot, and correct anynon-normalconditionsdiscovered on reports.Knowledge of and skills to apply the calibration and/or operation ofthermostats, humidistats, VAV boxes, relays, temperature indicators, variousgaugesand othercontrol devices.Working knowledge offire alarm panels, pneumatic systems, dampers, annunciation panels (fire, medical gas, etc.), air flows, valveoperations, generatorsandgenerator controls.Knowledge of and abilitytowork safely with tools and equipment such as sewerdrain cleaningmachines, welding machines, cuttingtorches, solderingtools, drills,grindersand various hand tools.Knowledge of shop mathematics to figure angles, lengths, etc.Comprehensive knowledge of safety codes and regulations for hot water boilers and pressure vessels.Knowledge of boiler operation.Knowledge ofgeothermalloop systemsKnowledge of energy recovery chillers and cooling towers.Knowledge to safely handle and add chemical treatments.Knowledge of and with the operationbuildingsystems withinhealth carefacilities.Working knowledge of equipment including centrifugal pumps, air handlers, boilers, chillers, gas systems, furnaces, DX coils,cooling towers, heat exchangers,etc.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed inside, however, occasional outside work isrequiredin all types of weather. The incumbent is exposed to dust, gas, smoke, ash, scaldingwaterand burns,etc.The position requires a considerable amount of bending, stooping, lifting, and crawling in and about equipment when performing maintenance and repairs. The USO willbe requiredto lift and move weights of up to one hundred (100) pounds.

Physical Demands

Standing and Walking:

Long periods of standing and walking throughout the facility to inspect systems, supervise repairs, or respond to urgent maintenance issues.

Lifting and Carrying:

Lifting and carrying tools, equipment, or materials, often up to 50 pounds. Occasional assistance with heavier loads using proper lifting techniques or team support.

Climbing and Balancing:

Climbing ladders or stairs to reach equipment or inspect roofs, HVAC units, or other elevated systems. Working on uneven or elevated surfaces.Bending, Kneeling, and Crouching: Performing repairs or inspections in tight or awkward spaces.Installing or adjusting systems at ground level or under equipment.Manual DexterityUsing hand tools and power tools that require fine motor skills.Performing tasks that demand coordination and precision, such as wiring or component adjustments.Visual and Auditory DemandsReading blueprints, gauges, or computer screens.Identifying system alerts, alarms, or malfunctions by sound.Handling Environmental ConditionsExposure to temperature extremes (boiler rooms, rooftops).Working in noisy, dirty, or poorly ventilated areas.Exposure to potentially hazardous materials or environments (e.g., chemicals, biohazards) requiring PPE.Emergency ResponseBeing on call or responding to facility emergencies at any hour.Rapid physical movement during critical incidents like system failures or natural disasters.

Pay and Benefits

When determining compensation, Bodwé considers job-related factors such as the scope and complexity of the position; the candidate's education, experience, skills, technical expertise, professional licensure, and certifications; work location; internal equity; and market data. The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $45-$55 per hour.

Our total rewards program supports the health, well-being, professional growth, and financial security of employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA and FSA; a 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 4%; company-provided life and AD&D insurance; short-term disability; voluntary life, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage; an Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Planned PTO, paid sick time, paid holidays, and paid parental bonding leave; tuition reimbursement; and professional membership, license, and certification support. Eligibility and coverage are governed by plan documents and Company policy.

Equal Opportunity, Hiring Preference, and Accommodations

Bodwé is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As a company wholly owned by Mno-Bmadsen, an instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, Bodwé applies a hiring preference, consistent with applicable law, to qualified applicants in the following order: Pokagon Band citizens; spouses and custodial parents of Pokagon Band citizens; other Native Americans; and all other applicants. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview may contact [e-mail].

Branch:

Federal Support Services

Entity:

BFS

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Salary:

Hourly - $45-$55/per hour

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

Reports To:

Federal Program Manager

Manages Others:

No

Overnight Travel:

None

Tags:

#LI-Onsite #LI-CD1 #Careers #Hiring #JobSearch #Recruiting #HotJobs

The pay range for this role is:45 - 50 USD per hour(Bemidji, MN)

PI287533741