Location: Wytheville,VA, USA
Job Title: Building EngineerJob DescriptionThe Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment and systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments.ResponsibilitiesAssume responsibility for completion of assigned tasks.Perform maintenance, monitoring, and repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.Maintain responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency.Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts to maintain the HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, FLS, Lighting, Emergency, and other systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels.Respond to emergencies in a timely manner.Replace lights, ballasts, and fixtures.Repair motors, pumps, and plumbing for water supply, boilers, and other equipment.Prepare reports, maintain inventories, and keep accurate records, order equipment and supplies.Review monthly client service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.Evaluate vendors and suppliers on a regular basis with regard to quality, reporting, and competitive pricing.Verify the accuracy of deliveries for count, pricing, and description where parts are requested for maintenance activities.Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory.Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.Essential SkillsExpertise in Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Facility Maintenance, and Troubleshooting.3+ years of Facilities Maintenance experience.HVAC EPA Universal (608) Certification.Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action as required.Strong communication skills to effectively interact with customers.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in building repair and maintenance within large commercial or industrial settings.Strong mechanical aptitude and preventive maintenance skills.Experience in commercial maintenance, property maintenance, and maintenance engineering.Familiarity with using hand tools and power tools.Ability to read and understand schematics.Experience with painting, drywall, and carpentry.Why Work Here?We offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and 401(K) and savings incentive retirement plans.Work EnvironmentThis position will be split between sites in Wytheville, VA and Youngsville, NC, 4 days in VA and one day in Youngsville weekly (Travel expenses paid from VA to NC). The role involves being around manufacturing equipment in a mild noise level setting and requires compliance with FDA regulations. Candidates must be willing to wear a hair and beard net (if applicable) and steel toe boots. A company pickup may be provided for travel between sites, and a DMV check will be necessary.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wytheville, Virginia.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.