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YMCA of the USA · 4 hours ago

Building Engineer (Prospect Park YMCA)

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $66K/yr

3+ years exp

YMCA of the USA is dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening community, and they are seeking a Building Engineer for the Prospect Park YMCA. The Building Engineer will oversee the management and maintenance of the YMCA buildings and ensure compliance with safety regulations while maintaining all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

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Responsibilities

Monitor and oversee daily building operations of heating, electrical, and fire safety systems

Supervise and assist as needed with all contracted services for cleaning, maintenance, and facility upgrade projects to achieve a high level of productivity with available resources

Maintain plant mechanical systems. Ensure that the heating, pools, life safety equipment, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and HVAC systems are all in good working condition. Maintain a preventive maintenance program and repair, replace, and upgrade systems as needed

Maintain records and reports for energy conservation and consumption reports, preventative maintenance records, and fire safety logs. Recommend major building equipment purchases. Maintain an organized, effective system for prompt follow-up on all repairs and maintenance requests

Assist in implementing an Energy Conservation Plan to include lighting and control replacements

Assist in supervising outside contractors, in-house construction projects, capital improvements, and deferred maintenance projects

Assist in developing in-house training on fire safety, pool maintenance, and housekeeping programs

Required to implement rules and regulations to ensure the safety of members and staff according to risk management guidelines

Assist in designating staff and schedules to meet the operational needs of the branch

Respond to emergency situations at the branch as needed and implement the emergency evacuation plan if applicable

Prepares and submits payroll, purchases requisitions and invoices, and receives supplies and equipment

Maintain positive relationships with members, staff, and vendors. Show members, colleagues, and outside vendors respect by listening carefully and showing empathy when dealing with a difficult situation

Willing to obtain required fitness certificates, including Fire Alarm Systems – S95, Sprinkler – S12, and Fire & Emergency Drill Conductor-F-07/W-07 certifications within the first ninety (90) days of hire

Actively participate in all training sessions, designated meetings, and special events

Qualification

Electrical Systems (NYC Codes)Plumbing Systems (NYC Codes)HVACFire Protection SystemsBuilding ManagementEnergy ConservationSupervision ExperienceCarpentryPaintingPool MaintenanceCommunication Skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred

Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience is required

Knowledge of Electrical (NYC Codes), Plumbing (NYC Codes), Fire Protection, Systems (NYC Codes), Building Construction and Management, Energy Conservation, Burner, Boiler, Pools, HVAC, Plumbing, Painting, and Carpentry