Building Engineer

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Description

The Jewish Community Campus, located in Overland Park, is a 280,000 square foot building on 29-acre grounds. The building is home to nine agencies including the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City. The building includes a preschool; K-12 private school; 500-seat theater; fitness center; indoor and outdoor pool; commercial kitchens; private offices; and public meeting/rental spaces.

The Building Engineer is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain facility equipment and grounds according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes.

Essential Functions

• Performs general maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and sanitary systems/equipment and building structures.
• Inspects building equipment to diagnose source of trouble; observing equipment such as pumps, compressors, generators, heat exchangers, and filters, in operation or by conferring with operators to detect and diagnose mechanical defects or malfunction.
• Operates, maintains and repairs building HVAC systems. Assists HVAC Mechanics in preventive maintenance of equipment and systems (replacing filters, cleaning and lubricating equipment, recording equipment deficiencies, etc.)
• Replaces electrical switches, fixtures, and motors. Replaces light fixture parts such as starters, ballasts, fluorescent tubes, switches, sockets, etc
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures.
• Performs general architectural/structural maintenance and repairs.
• Paints, touches up, assembles and/or repairs furniture, structures, or equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks not requiring journeyman level skills.
• Uses a building automation system.
• Completes work orders with computerized maintenance management system.
• Has a working knowledge of the fire alarm system and its components including ability to acknowledge alarms and operate points.
• Responds to service calls and requests for miscellaneous utility labor within experience and capability.
• Uses technical manuals, specifications, drawings and stock lists, as required.
• Provides training as requested.
• Orders tools and machinery inventory parts.
• Performs after-hours, weekend, and emergency callback services, as required.

Requirements

• Must have at least 3 years' experience within operations and maintenance of commercial buildings.
• Must be familiar with researching, reading, and understanding technical manuals, mechanical and electrical diagrams, and stock lists.
• Work requires a basic practical knowledge of several maintenance trades. Proficient in the use of the tools, equipment, machines, and materials of various trades. Additional qualifications include general knowledge of terminology used by various maintenance trades.
• Minimum of three years of experience required in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, plumbing, carpentry, welding, piping systems, and PLC programming.
• High school or vocational school graduate or possession of a GED equivalency certificate. Completion of formal technical training desirable or demonstration of comparable on-the-job training through an apprenticeship program.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Basic digital literacy required to use technology such as email, online ordering systems, building automation systems, online work order system and able to perform online research.
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• Regular, consistent attendance of scheduled shifts is required.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the Building Engineer is regularly required to talk and hear. Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

• Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
• Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
• Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
• Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.