Building Engineer

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Johnson County Facilities Department is looking for qualified applicants to fill the position of Building Engineer (Buidling Maintenance Supervisor). Initial review of candidates will begin on December 6, 2024.

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Responsibilities Include: 

• Plans, directs, coordinates and supervises subordinate personnel in custodial services and the maintenance of heating, air conditioning, electrical, structural, and plumbing systems; assists and coordinates project planning and construction; monitors and inspects construction projects and contract work to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and with national, state and local code requirements; trains subordinates in proper diagnostic, repair, maintenance, and installation procedures of mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electric and structural utilities equipment, and Pneumatic Building Control Systems.
• Understands and supervises the diagnosis and troubleshooting of building air comfort, temperature problems, air-distribution, air balancing, or stratification problems, along with building insulation or vapor barrier deficiencies; responds to calls for emergencies, assigning staff, and providing oversight; maintains records of equipment operation logs and records; produces HVAC system and efficiency reports that identify system problems or confirm proper operating conditions.
• Monitors the inventory of repair and replacement parts and supplies and initiates and approves purchase requests; coordinates requisitioning purchase orders for tools, equipment and supplies; assists with preparation of capital and operations budgets, and prioritization of expenditures; coordinates with the Building Automation team to ensure energy management and energy saving strategies are maintained and implemented properly and efficiently; meets with customers, internal partners, and contractors to develop plans, work, time, and cost estimates.
• Determines priority, directs, and assists maintenance crews in completing assignments; trains new crew members; ensures safety standards are met; shares knowledge, explains duties, and helps others acquire higher skill level; completes or approves paperwork, timesheets, and equipment logs using computerized system; follows purchasing card guidelines and completes approval process.
• Oversees contractors and vendors by ensuring work is complete, accurate, and meets regulatory requirements; assists risk management in their initiatives and ensures compliance; manages facility room set-up and provides excellent customer service to building stakeholders.

Minimum Job Requirements:
Vo-Tech or Associate’s degree in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Building Automation, or related field and five (5) years' experience in building maintenance trades to include: electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems in a commercial setting and three (3) years' experience in HVAC diagnosis and repair with an understanding of inter-operability of building systems are required. Must pass a thorough criminal history screening and have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Preferred Job Requirements:
Three (3) years’ building/facility management experience, two (2) years’ experience supervising multi-crafted work crews, and Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification or equivalent are preferred.
Education/Experience Substitutions:

Experience may be substituted for degree. Education may be substituted for experience.