Operating Engineer 2

SSi People; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company in California is looking for a skilled maintenance technician to oversee facility operations. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience, with certifications in HVAC or plumbing, and demonstrate strong technical capabilities across multiple crafts. Key responsibilities include performing maintenance tasks, managing work orders, and mentoring junior engineers. This is an on-call position which may require weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial facility maintenance.
• Technical certification in at least two craft disciplines.
• CFC Universal Certification (HVAC) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on facility systems.
• Monitor and manage reactive work orders.
• Comply with safety policies and maintain organized records.
• Mentor engineers and identify process improvements.

Skills

Facility maintenance expertise

Technical certification in multiple crafts

Effective communication in English

Dependability and professionalism

Education

Technical certification in HVAC or plumbing

Tools

Work order management software

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: We seek talented professionals to provide high-level expertise in maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting facility equipment and building systems. Our team values technical proficiency in multiple craft areas and a commitment to maintaining optimal performance across facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Support facility activities by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for mechanical, plumbing, structural, fire/life safety, and control systems, ensuring building and track systems uphold required standards.
• Monitor and manage reactive work orders, update daily tasks in an electronic system, and coordinate with contracted specialists for urgent and operational needs.
• Maintain clean, safe environments by complying with safety policies, hazardous materials protocols, and organized recordkeeping for all work performed.
• Mentor other engineers, participate in team meetings, and help identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• At least five years of experience in commercial facility maintenance, with technical certification in a minimum of two craft disciplines such as electrical, HVAC, piping/plumbing, hydraulics, or central utility plant operations.
• Possession of CFC Universal Certification (HVAC) and ability to perform duties requiring physical exertion, such as lifting up to 50 lbs and using ladders up to 26 feet.
• Ability to operate multiple software programs and work order systems, manage tasks on a computer or smartphone, and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrated dependability, professionalism, and the capacity to work independently and on an on-call rotational basis, including weekends as needed.

About SSI People

With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.

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