Engineering Specialist

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:  Independently performs preventative maintenance service and technical repairs in the areas of grounds, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, and HVAC.  Knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in area(s) of specialty. Maintains life safety systems and required documentation.  Shares knowledge and provides direction to assist others. Works required shifts and on-call duty to provide 24/7 weekly, weekend, and holiday coverage.  May lead and direct the work of others.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  High school diploma or GED with recognized community college diploma OR Associates Degree and eight years industry related experience OR 15 years’ experience with Atrium Health Engineering.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:  Valid North Carolina driver’s license

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains academic office, laboratory, animal care, hospital inpatient, clinical outpatient, laundry, and dietary areas in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
2. Performs facility and equipment preventive maintenance tasks and document using computerized maintenance system.
3. Evaluates building system failures (electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, plumbing, and building hardware) and implement repairs by utilizing available resources.
4. Installs new building hardware, casework, electrical devices, plumbing fixtures, HVAC controls, and wall finishes for renovations.
5. Maintains and repairs a variety of refrigeration systems, including cold rooms, refrigerators, freezers, commercial HVAC units, and portable cooling units.
6. Maintains vacuum, compressed air, and medical gas systems.
7. Monitors and operates campus utility equipment such as emergency power generators, plant chillers, cooling towers, and steam boilers.
8. Monitors building automation system to evaluate and troubleshoot environmental conditions.
9. Conducts NFPA fire alarm and sprinkler system testing and repairs.
10. Inspects and repairs fire doors, hardware, fire walls and smoke partitions.
11. Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments.
12. Communicates with supervision and staff to facilitate appropriate engineering response to service requests.
13. Procures materials and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and parts.
14. Participates in required on-line and classroom training for engineering and environmental health and safety policies and procedures.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:  Examples

Ability to work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Subject to interruptions

Works required shifts and on-call duty to provide 24/7 weekly, weekend, and holiday coverage.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: