LEAD BUILDING ENGINEER-PHILA

Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,United States| Facilities Management| Full-time

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LEAD BUILDING ENGINEER

Center City, Philadelphia, PA

Elliott-Lewis Corporation is currently seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to be responsible for the coordination and completion of, preventive maintenance and repairs of mechanical, plumbing and HVAC equipment at a client’s high-rise office building located in Center City Philadelphia. Our organization welcomes applicants that are both union members and non-union.

About Company:

Since 1905, Elliott-Lewis and its family of companies have a reputation of being a premier provider of Mechanical Services, Facilities Management, and Crane Rentals.

Responsibiltiies

• Oversight, direction and accountability for the performance, effort and quality of work of all facility maintenance employees.

• Manage and direct maintenance staff in operation, preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical and HVAC systems and assures that their performances are maintained at acceptable levels.

• Works according to the schedule prepared by the Facilities Manager.

• Recommends changes in procedures and improvements, which are beneficial to the operation of the building and organization.

• Support for and collaboration with the Facilities manager, building owner and/or assigned representatives to ensure that facility is maintained in accordance with owner’s expectations and standards.

• Responds to and resolves service calls and emergency situations or system breakdowns, initiating emergency procedures and notifying the Facilities Manager.

• Learns, understands and complies with all Company and Customer practices.

Required Skills

• Training in a related field usually acquired through high school level education or general education degree (GED)

• Minimum of six years of practical facilities management experience along with experience in a supervisory or management role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possess an aptitude for assessing building support functions (i.e., mechanical, plumbing, and electrical, carpentry, elevators, and fire and life safety systems)

• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer along with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

• Possess a working knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

• Ability to work under general supervision

• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills

• Must be able to read and comprehend complicated materials and instructions and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing

Preferred Skills

• Class “A” Engineers license (Philadelphia)

• CFC Certification is desired, but not mandatory for application, but must be obtained within 6 months

• Driver’s License in good order greatly valued

Physical Requirements

• Consistently Required:Walking, standing, bending, or twisting

• Frequently Required: Bending or twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling. Working with various chemicals

• Occasionally Required:Working with arms raised over head. Max carries 75lbs.Push/pull 40-75lbs. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Working from or on ladders. Working at heights. Exposure to high sound levels. Operate motorized equipment.

Compensation:

• Elliott-Lewis offers a robust compensation package including:

• Competitive pay,

• Retirement Plan,

• Vacation Packages,

• Sick Pay,

• Medical / Health Insurance Plans,

• Dental coverage,

• Additional voluntary benefits including several life insurance options, accident insurance, several disability insurance options, and more.

We recognize that great talent can come from a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and diversity. Background, MVR checks, and drug tests are performed for all positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets