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Building Engineer

Texas Trust Credit Union
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Role Responsibilities

Responsible for the Credit Union’s facility and building operation needs in the following areas:

 

  • Responsible for ensuring that employees have a safe and productive work environment;
  • Primary focus will be on the MEP (Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing) functions of all credit union buildings. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: 
    • Oversee the operation and maintenance of the HVAC (Air Conditioning and Heating) systems including boilers, in all in all Credit Union owned and leased buildings;
    • Oversee the maintenance of all and Plumbing and Electrical systems in all Credit Union owned and leased buildings;
    • Ensure that employees have clean drinking water and hot water as needed; 
    • Ensure that elevator and fire inspections are current and that all equipment is functioning properly;
  • Coordinate with, and maintain a positive and professional relationship with the property management firm that may manage various Credit Union properties; 
  • Evaluate all repair requests, maintenance tickets and emergencies and determine whether they can be handled internally or if outside vendors need to be called; 
  • Order repairs, within dollar limits as approved by the AVP Construction and Facilities, the VP Construction-Facilities, and/or SVP Construction and Facilities;
  • Communicate directly with vendors to initiate service calls, follow up on their progress and finalize and close the work ticket on completion; 
  • Track vendor maintenance on designated equipment and ensure that it is completed as agreed;
  • Responsible for supplying any and all information that is needed so that a successful preventative maintenance program can be administered. This includes gathering needed information, documenting the information in an accurate and readable manner, and maintaining the information on an ongoing basis;
  • Communicate with the direct line of command to authorize equipment purchases and repairs that will exceed an agreed-upon dollar threshold; 
  • Keeps his/her chain of command informed of all issues that may have an impact on the Credit Union operations immediately or in the near future; 
  • Make recommendations for future capital improvements and inform management of potential major repairs for budget and planning purposes;
  • Function as a backup for the Facilities Coordinator and Facilities Courier positions as necessary.
  • Presents a helpful and positive attitude, focusing on solutions and promoting a collaborative environment at all times;
  • Practices and brings to life with the team our “Yes And… culture”;
  • Comply with established regulations and law requirements;
  • Perform various other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a MEP (Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing) related field. 

Skills, Education and/or Certifications Required

  • A high school graduate, equivalent or demonstrated qualifying experience;
  • Technical school certification in an MEP- related field is a plus;
  • Professional Facilities Certification preferred; 
  • Must have a working knowledge of OSHA laws and regulations, local building codes and statutes/laws/regulations pertaining to mail, security, and building maintenance; 
  • Must have a valid Texas driver's license, as well as a good driving record and be able to lift heavy objects (75 pounds) from time to time;
  • Must have a working knowledge of current Windows OS and MS Office software;
  • Must be able to work effectively with little supervision and possess the ability to quickly analyze a situation and take appropriate action to rectify problems;
  • Must be able to make timely suggestions and give technical direction to the work efforts of other Facilities department personnel as needed and/or requested by his/her chain of command;
  • Must demonstrate at, at a minimum, an intermediate level mechanical aptitude and have a willingness to expand his/her mechanical knowledge and proficiency;
  • Must demonstrate a take-charge ability in security and facility related situations in which direction and calmness are needed;
  • Must have acceptable written and verbal communication skills. 

 

Texas Trust Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.