Facilities Engineer jobs in Covington, KY

Overview

Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager, this position must be proficient and versatile in trouble shooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on specialized building equipment and systems. Including: boilers, chillers, building automated controls, AHU’s, VAV’s pumps and refrigeration units. The HVAC Technician will also be knowledgeable in one or more building trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, kitchen appliances, and life safety. The operating engineer will direct subordinate team members’ performance to ensure a great experience for guests and excellent working environment for all team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair buildings’ HVAC systems, including replacing worn or defective parts, such as motors, switches, fuses, contacts, wiring, etc.
• Understand Building Automation Systems and have the ability to identity problems and present proactive solutions.
• Working knowledge of DDC controls
• Measures superheat temperatures and make superheat adjustments.
• Operate refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, charging equipment and service gauges.
• Replaces burned out light bulbs, checks electrical circuits, repair dimmers, refrigeration controls and contacts.
• Ability to use volt, ohm meter and read electrical schematics.
• Ability to wire motors and motor controls.
• Fabricates office partitions, doors, cornices, counters, panel walls and ceilings.
• Performances all maintenance necessary to keep all locks and locking devices in functional and safe operating condition.
• Installs, connects and tests sanitary plumbing fixtures, fire sprinklers, hydraulics, refrigeration, various gases, steam and other pressure systems.
• Performs water-testing treatment for boilers and chillers.
• Perform preventative maintenance work orders according to the schedule and plan.
• Complete and submit paperwork in a timely manner, so that the CMMS can be properly updated,
• Taking ownership of inventory and ordering of spare parts and materials in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 5 years of journey-level experience
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to get along with co-workers and develop team work.
• Must present a well-groomed appearance.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate is required, five or more years of mechanical experience, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry required; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
• Preferred Universal CFC certification as well as city/county/state license(s) and/or certification(s) as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• EPA certification (for refrigerant handling)

Required Certification/License:

Ability to obtain a gaming occupational license within the State of Ohio.

Additional Details

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Requirements

N/A

Occasional

Frequent

Constant

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Climbing

X

Crawling

X

Kneeling

X

Squatting

X

Bending

X

Reaching

X

Lifting:

 From ground level(100lbs)

X

To waist(50lbs)

X

Over chest(20lbs)

X

Over shoulders(20lbs)

X

Over head(20lbs)

X

Carrying (50lbs)

X

Pushing (100lbs)

X

Pulling (100lbs)

X

Working below waist

X

Working below mid-thigh

X

Working below knee

X

Eye/hand coordination

X

Near vision

X

Fair vision

X

Color recognition

X

Hearing

X

Manual dexterity

X

Bi-manual dexterity

X

Fine motor skills

X

Gross motor skills

X

Other

Environmental Factors

Yes

No

Working outside

X

Working inside

X

Working alone

X

Working closely with others

X

Excessive cold/heat/humidity/dampness

X

Noise/vibrations

X

Smoke

X

Working above ground

X

Working below ground

X

Working with chemical/solvents/detergents

X

Working on uneven surfaces

X

Operating moving equipment or vehicles

X

Working around machinery or moving equipment

X

Climbing on scaffolds or ladders

X

Working under hazardous conditions

X