Operating Engineer (2nd shift) - Boston, MA

UG2; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UG2 in Boston, MA is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Engineer to operate, maintain and repair mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in a commercial property. The role focuses on reliability, safety and service quality while supporting building automation and energy workflows.

You will manage boilers, HVAC controls, pumps, gas distribution, water systems, fire pump testing and office/building infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting.
• Excellent organizational skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to learn and adapt to technological advances.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and minor repair boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, and lines for steam and heated/processed water.
• Operate, maintain and minor repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps and related HVAC systems.
• Maintain pumps for brines and other secondary refrigerants and associated lines and valves.
• Operate air compressors and distribution lines, including air control devices and filtration systems.
• Maintain natural and manufactured gas distribution lines and related devices.
• Maintain water filtration, softeners, piping, tanks and sprinkler systems.
• Operate electrical motors and drivers for pumps, compressors, generators and fans.
• Perform electrical/control system work and diagnostics (VFDs, motor controls).
• Maintain fuel oil systems and related piping, pumps, valves and controls.
• Operate and maintain building automation systems for HVAC and lighting, including remote sensors and consoles.
• Maintain piping, plumbing and sewer systems, including drains and blockages cleaning.
• Maintain waste handling equipment including trash/recycling/composting compactors and related systems.
• Maintenance of kitchen equipment (excluding tenant-owned).
• Support life safety equipment testing and maintenance.
• Inventory control for parts and materials for building systems.
• Maintain equipment rooms and repair furniture and floors as needed.
• Perform locksmithing duties and maintain locksmithing log.
• Understand building design and construction procedures.
• 5+ years of related work experience (duplicate in list).
• Must have working knowledge of all tools and equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and stand extended periods.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Ability to lift heavy equipment

Stand for extended periods

Adapt to technological advances

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of all boilers, heaters pumps, valves, appurtenances, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature, and air conditioning systems in their entirety, including the use of approved recovery equipment and processes to comply with the law.
• Operation, maintenance, and minor repairs of pumps handling brines or other secondary refrigerating liquids, including water, together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control, including air dryer and filtering and separating systems.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and devices for their distribution, regulation, and control.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of water filters, softeners, piping, expansion tanks, and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls, including all supply lines, drains, water lines, control devices and sprinkler systems.
• Operating, maintenance and minor repairs of all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, generators, and fans.
• All electrical/control systems work and minor repairs including circuit diagnostics tracing and troubleshooting, operating, maintaining, and minor repairing all motor controls and related equipment drivers such as variable frequency drives (VFD's).
• Tools considered as necessary to be fulfillment of the duties of the engineer shall include those which may be required in the performance of his duties, including such types of special equipment necessary to operate, maintain and repair the equipment listed.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of fuel oil systems including piping, pumps, valves, strainers, filters, floats, separators, lines, and controls.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of building automation systems for HVAC, lighting, and other controlled mediums, including consoles, data gathering panels, remote sensors and indicating devices.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of piping and domestic plumbing and sanity sewer systems, sump pumps including basins and sumps, grease traps, water closets, urinals, flush valves, angle stops and piping. This includes clearing blockages in fixtures and lines as needed and on a preventative basis as well.
• Maintenance and minor repairs of trash/recycling/composting/bailing compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintenance and minor repairs of all kitchen equipment excluding tenant owned equipment.
• Operating, maintenance and minor repairs of all Safety related equipment, including support of testing for life safety related equipment.
• Inventory control for parts and materials required to perform such maintenance and minor repairs to the building systems.
• Equipment room maintenance and minor repairs to maintain the physical condition and appearance of these rooms and equipment located within them.
• Perform minor repairs on furniture and floors.
• Operates and maintains locksmithing log and performs general locksmithing within the facility.
• Has a general understanding of building design and construction procedures.
• 5+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting
• Must have a working knowledge of all tools and equipment
• Must have general hands-on knowledge of both maintenance and repair procedures
• The ability to lift heavy equipment
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Excellent organizational skills
• Written and verbal communication skills to provide quality customer service
• Ability to learn and adapt to technological advances
• Weekly Fire Pump Test Certification
• Maintains doors.

Important Experience

• 5+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting
• Must have a working knowledge of all tools and equipmentMust have general hands-on knowledge of both maintenance and repair procedures
• The ability to lift heavy equipment
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Written and verbal communication skills to provide quality customer service
• Ability to learn and adapt to technological advances
• Weekly Fire Pump Test Certification

About Us

UG2 is committed to delivering the highest standard of facility services and solutions in the commercial, corporate, education, retail, public venue, healthcare, life science and industrial markets.

Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. We also have regional offices in Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York City, West Palm Beach, Los Angeles and