Building Technician (Houston, TX)

• The Building Tech is a member of a team responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining the physical plant and related equipment of a metropolitan high rise office building. Some of the critical equipment includes a chilled water system to a data center, back up generators, and building life safety.

• Operates and monitors the Building Automation Systems.

• Conduct routine rounds and inspections of the buildings and equipment.

• Responds to after-hours emergencies.

• Performs preventive maintenance on various equipment in accordance with the maintenance schedules.

• Monitors, retrieves, and completes work orders from the building work order system.

• Operates and maintains chilled water systems to include chillers, circulating pumps, cooling towers, boilers, generators, etc.

• Maintains and repairs air handler units, exhaust fans, supply fans, and various equipment.

• Operates and tests generators and electrical distribution systems.

• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by taking ownership of time management, and promoting cost effectiveness while maintaining safety.

• Takes on other duties as assigned.

• Inspects and evaluates all building systems in order to minimize energy waste and promote energy conservation. •Tracks and reviews all building systems permits.

• Work a rotating shift that includes days, evening, midnights, holidays, weekends and overtime.

• Job level will commensurate with experience and knowledge.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• 2+ Years building engineer experience.

• None, 1st grade stationary engineer from the City of Houston preferred

• Knowledge of working with hand tools.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing concepts, standards, and instructions to others. Ability to build and sustain interpersonal relationships. Funtional knowledge of the following building systems: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, Building Automation Systems, Life Safety Systems, Emergency Power Systems, and Structural Systems.

• Physical requirement to include stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pump, tools, ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting device.

• Wear safety equipment during the performance of duties.

• Work in a high rise office building.

• Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, and load noises.

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazardous chemicals or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

• Ability to work overtime with little or no notice.

• Work in confined spaces, ceiling, crawl spaces, and mechanical equipment spaces.

• Climbing and working from a ladder.

• Must be able to work and respond physically in a fast pace environment.

• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

• Carry a company-provided cell phone/radio and be available to responding during working hours, and occasionally during nonworking

• Experience in a Class A office building

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