Maintenance Engineer - Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC)
Glen Burnie, MD
About the Job
Description
The Engineer is responsible for independently performing intermediate skilled tasks in troubleshooting, operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of commercial air conditioning and heating systems, refrigeration, water treatment, controls, and all other building mechanical and electrical systems. The role is also responsible for the preventive maintenance and general efficient operations of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment. Work involves the lifting of heavy mechanical equipment/apparatus and may be performed in areas of extreme heat and cold.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of all mechanical air conditioning and heating systems, air handling units, pumps, heat exchangers, medical refrigeration units, hot/cold water lines, expansion joints, plumbing, and electric motors.
- Rebuild pumps, install mechanical seals, and pump alignment using proper tools as necessary.
- Troubleshoot and make necessary repairs to refrigeration systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electric, electronic, and pneumatic control systems.
- Possess adequate sight, hearing, and speaking capabilities to maintain a safe working condition and be able to distinguish wire colors and component color codes.
- Routine preventive maintenance duties as found in these specifications include, but are not limited to, filter changes, lubrication, control, and performance checks using facility BAS and work order system.
- Evacuate refrigeration systems, perform refrigeration leak tests, recover refrigerant, and replace refrigerant compressors following the most recent state and federal regulatory requirements for service and repair practices of refrigeration systems and components.
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs on centrifugal, screws, reciprocal, and open drive chiller systems and refrigeration systems to include various sizes of rooftop package units, split systems, air handlers, computer room systems, low-pressure steam systems, hot water, and chilled water systems, process chilled water systems, pneumatic, mechanical and electronic systems.
- Maintain a safe and accident-free workplace and exercise common sense and good judgment when performing duties.
- Respond to emergency situations e.g., flooding, snow removal, etc.
- Attend safety meetings and participate in the emergency response team.
- Comply with and enforce policy and procedures manual and safety guidelines.
- Understand the difference between a policy and a procedure.
- Perform snow removal of the exterior grounds/sidewalks etc., when necessary.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Must be able to obtain a MD Grade 3 (or higher) Stationary Engineer License
- Possess an OSHA 10 Certification
- CFC Certification
- Ability to interact effectively and supportively with people with disabilities.
- Familiarity with the operation of building automation systems.
- Ability to read blueprints, pneumatic mechanical, and/or electric control drawings.
- Must be willing to work overtime when needed and be willing to take on-call assignments.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and execute written and oral instructions and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Must be physically able to climb ladders.
- Exercises good judgment and uses discretion.
- Ability to keep processes moving forward and take initiative as appropriate.
- Should be self-directed and motivated, demonstrate quick turnaround, follow through, and follow up.
- Must be reliable, dependable with excellent attendance, flexible, and versatile.
- Must possess positive interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well and in a positive manner to customers, employees, visitors, and vendors at all times.
- The ability to work well under pressure.
Source : Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC)
