Commercial Lead Engineer
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The Engineering Team is responsible for the safe operation, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.
Make an impact
The Lead Operating Engineer is responsible for the HVAC system and all mechanical equipment within the building. The position works very closely with the Chief Engineer and the PM staff to ensure that the building systems are functioning properly and adequately.
Expectations for the role
- Monitor the operating condition and control parameters of all HVAC and mechanical equipment.
- Promote and maintain energy efficiency for building operations to include but not limited to electrical, water and gas consumption.
- Supervise and monitor the chiller, maintenance, emergency generator, water treatment, roofing, and fire alarm contractors.
- Participate in and supervise routine repair and emergency maintenance operations of HVAC and mechanical systems.
- Perform unscheduled maintenance calls, including routine plumbing emergencies, minor equipment malfunctions, hot/cold calls, electrical and lighting repairs, and minor structural repairs (ceiling, ceramic/vinyl tile, floor, door, etc.)
- Monitor all building equipment to ensure a comfortable building climate.
- Perform and coordinate preventive maintenance and maintain records on all building equipment.
- Responsible for changing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, filters, ballasts, etc.
- Proactively conduct tours to look for deficiencies and coordinate/initiate repairs. (Such as stained ceiling tiles, slamming doors, broken restroom equipment, etc.)
- Respond to emergency calls after hours on a rotating basis.
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
- A strong understanding of the Fire Alarm panel and its functions.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications and Competencies
The Lead Operating Engineer must have five years' experience in HVAC maintenance with an emphasis on preventive maintenance, centrifugal/Screw chiller operations, SWUD operations, energy management, generator operations and troubleshooting techniques.
- Strong electrical, plumbing and HVAC skills.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Experience in compressor change out.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and to be a self-starter as well as a motivated team player.
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Good trouble shooting skills.
- Ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Ability to pass a drug screen and a criminal background check
Compensation Details
The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Hopkins, Minnesota is $36 to $42 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc. Bridge Investment Group is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.
What we offer
- Full Insurance benefit suite including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Short Term Disability, Legal & Identity Theft Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
- Company paid Life Insurance (option to buy additional available) and Long-Term Disability.
- Access to benefits concierge service.
- Access to Mental Health & Well-Being service.
- Bridge Investment Group will match your contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 6% of your pay. These contributions are fully vested immediately. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at a 4% contribution rate. *The employee must be at least 21 years of age and have worked for the Company for at least 60 days.
- Paid Time Off: Employee will accrue 5.23 hours of paid time off per pay period for a total of 17 days per year.
- 11 Paid Holidays per year.
- Following six (6) months of employment at the Company, you will be eligible per birth, adoption or placement of a child for four (4) weeks of paid parental leave as the primary caregiver to the child or two weeks of paid parental leave as the secondary caregiver to the child. Following two years of employment at the Company, you will be eligible for twelve weeks of paid parental leave per birth, adoption, or placement of a child if you are the primary caregiver of the child.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per year of pre-approved tuition expenses will be reimbursed upon submission of approved documentation. Repayment obligations may apply if employment terminates prior to 24 months.
- Location:
- Hopkins