Facilities Building Engineer
Hermeus
Operations
Jacksonville, FL, USA
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
As a Facilities Building Engineer at Hermeus in Jacksonville, FL, you will play a crucial role in building, maintaining and enhancing the functionality of our facilities. The ideal candidate will have hands on aerospace experience and possess a diverse skill set in various trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance. This position requires a proactive and hands-on approach to address day-to-day facility issues promptly and ensure a safe and efficient working environment for our employees.
Responsibilities:
- Perform regular inspections of the facility interior and exterior to identify and correct any maintenance needs.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and machinery.
- Assist with vendor services management, including building escorts, access, service coordination, and closeout.
- Maintain appearance of perimeter of facility, including parking areas, storage, lighting, etc.
- Address any landscape issues and correct as necessary.
- Repair and maintain as needed interior and exterior of building, including walls, floors, lighting in both office and factory manufacturing areas.
- Assist in the construction of new facilities or modification of existing structures.
- Patch and painting of interior walls as needed.
- Replace doors, locks, hardware as needed.
- Troubleshoot and repair plumbing and electrical issues.
- Install and maintain plumbing and electrical systems as needed.
- Evaluate current power to find available sources.
- Add/modify current electrical needs in various voltages, 120, 208, 240, 480.
- Install new power runs, from panel to outlet, including new conduit and wire runs.
- Welding and trade experience a plus.
- Collaborate with 3rd party HVAC technicians to ensure the proper functioning of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
- Perform basic HVAC maintenance tasks, such as filter replacements and system inspections.
- Manage the upkeep and repair of the compressed air systems and associated filtration.
- Experience in troubleshooting HVAC issues, inclusive of chillers, split systems, package units, etc.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Identify potential safety hazards and take corrective actions.
- Key member of the safety team.
- Respond promptly to facility emergencies and participate in emergency preparedness drills.
- Work with other team members to develop and implement emergency response procedures.
- On-call availability to respond to any building emergency situations which may include off-hours and weekends.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment installations.
- Provide input for maintenance schedules and budget planning.
- Maintain inventory of all repair and maintenance supplies.
- Prior experience with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Operate, evaluate, and set efficient parameters for the energy management systems to achieve maximum efficiency and cost savings.
- Continually evaluate new equipment and ideas to maximize efficiency and cost savings.
Routine Maintenance:
Exterior Maintenance:
Carpentry and Construction:
Plumbing and Electrical:
Mechanical Maintenance:
Safety and Compliance:
Emergency Response:
Record Keeping:
Energy Management and Conservation:
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience as a hands-on building maintenance engineer.
- Proven experience in aerospace and commercial building maintenance or in a similar maintenance role.
- Proficiency in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general maintenance tasks.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and drawings.
- Knowledge of HVAC systems and basic troubleshooting skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to pass background test.
- Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
- Physical dexterity for using hand and power tools.
- Ability to work at local Jacksonville, FL Hermeus site.
- Minimal travel to other Hermeus sites may be required.