Are you a skilled and detail-oriented professional with a passion for maintaining and improving building systems? We are looking for a Facilities Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the functionality, safety, and efficiency of our facilities. In this position, you will oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, and facilities safety systems, all while contributing to a well-maintained and sustainable environment. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and problem-solving skills to a team that values innovation and excellence, we want to hear from you! Under the general direction of the Facility Operations Manager, is responsible for ensuring smooth operations of the mechanical, electrical, and facilities safety equipment for City buildings. Responsible for daily operations, preventive maintenance, security, remodeling and long-term maintenance programs of facilities owned and leased by the City (approximately one million square feet).
The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence!
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- Performs complex preventative maintenance and repairs at City facilities, including floors, walls, carpet, windows, mechanical and electrical systems, plumbing systems, and exteriors including roof, walls, walkways, rails and lights.
- Troubleshoots and repairs HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire/life/safety, elevators, emergency generators, ice rink refrigeration, pneumatic controls, and energy management systems.
- Assists Facility Operations Manager in performing inspections, documenting results, and managing records.
- Provides work direction to internal staff and contractors in HVAC, electrical, and mechanical trades.
- Assists Facilities staff in resolving issues in their specialty areas.
- Creates and maintains records and inventory for work orders, inspection forms, building equipment, preventive maintenance, and utility and energy usage.
- Performs snow removal of sidewalks, applying salt where needed and ensuring all walkways are maintained in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Supports interdepartmental initiatives by developing skills, applying technical knowledge, assisting with projects, and training co-workers.
- Resolves complex technical and mechanical issues related to City facilities.
- Establishes schedules and provides preventative maintenance and testing of building mechanical, electrical, and safety equipment controls.
- Performs carpentry duties of a routine to advanced nature.
- Coordinates building janitorial services.
- Performs boiler inspections and maintenance duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
- Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, outside vendors and agencies, and the public.
- Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
- Exhibits effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
- Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
- Extensive knowledge of carpentry tools, including but not limited to electric meters, jigs, skill saws, etc.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform on call duties, outside of regular business hours, as needed.
- Ability to perform assigned responsibilities accurately and independently.
- Effective at acquiring new skills, knowledge, organizational terminology, and product information.
- Ability to adapt, organize, prioritize, and multitask.
- Has an aptitude for retaining and applying technical information.
- Ability to communicate techniques, software and products to others.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
- Ability to work cooperatively with City personnel, external vendors and the public.
- Ability to perform duties with tact, diplomacy and discretion.
- Ability to be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.
- Ability to maintain a team and service-oriented approach to work.
- Ability to accept criticism or discipline.
- Must exhibit a positive attitude.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Associates degree in Industrial Building Maintenance or related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in a specialty facility maintenance area (industrial refrigeration, HVAC, boilers, building automation systems, etc.).
- Second class C boiler’s license, and the ability to obtain a first class C boiler’s license within one year of hire.
- Universal Refrigeration License with 410A Certificate.
- Valid MN Driver’s License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Five (5) years of experience in a specialty facility maintenance area (industrial refrigeration, HVAC, boilers, building automation systems, etc.).
- First Class C Boiler’s License
- UHL or other building automation experience
- Ammonia ice refrigeration experience
- Key management, card access, and security camera experience
- Emergency generator experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds; work regularly requires standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and lifting, frequently requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions, and occasionally requires sitting and speaking or hearing; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may include background noise levels associated with the operation of electrical janitorial devices.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
