Lead Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Description

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, home to the Seattle Symphony, and occupying an entire downtown block, Benaroya Hall is Seattle's world-class, most visited concert venue and is among the finest in the nation. Not your average commercial building, the unique design and construction of Benaroya Hall includes a host of specialty systems and equipment to achieve acoustic excellence that you will not find elsewhere. Benaroya Hall Building Engineers play a critical role in maintaining high standards of excellence to unleash the power of music, bring people together and lift the human spirit.

Benefits:

· Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (PPO, low deductible)

· Employer paid Long-Term Disability, AD&D and Life Insurance

· 403b retirement savings plan with employer matching at 1 year

· 10 days Vacation Time, 10 days Sick Time

· 2 personal days

· 11 holidays per year

· Your birthday off!

· Employee Assistance Program

· FREE PARKING In On-Site Secure Access Garage

· Flexible Schedule

Position Overview:

The Lead Facilities Maintenance Engineer performs inspections, routine preventive maintenance, repair and replacement of building systems and equipment for Seattle’s iconic Benaroya Hall. As a member of the Facilities and Engineering team, this position shares responsibility for engineer on-duty coverage of Seattle Symphony activities and client functions on evenings and weekends. The position requires a broad range of large commercial facilities knowledge and hands-on technical skillsets performed with high standards and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. The Lead Facilities Maintenance Engineer is responsible to perform their duties in a safe, professional, and efficient manner according to established policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

· Monitor, adjust and utilize the commercial building automation system to monitor, schedule and operate the HVAC equipment to provide a comfortable environment for the building occupants

· Perform inspections and conduct periodic general preventive maintenance on the building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. This involves normal lubrication, adjustment cleaning, water treatment, and periodic testing of all equipment including but not limited to chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air handling units, boilers, VAV boxes, variable frequency drives, water heaters and air compressors

· Repair and maintenance of building systems and equipment including but not limited to doors, walls, ceilings, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, roofs, locks and keys

· Assist in supporting all Benaroya Hall events and work closely with event managers, internal staff and clients.

· Complete daily shift-logs and perform visual inspections of all building mechanical and life safety equipment to ensure normal operation

· Respond to, prioritize, and complete assigned work orders via the CMMS work order tracking system

· Assist in the maintenance of spare parts inventories and associated parts ordering.

· Support and monitor work activities of contractors & outside vendors and assist them as directed or as needed.

· Respond immediately and effectively to ensure building occupant safety in all emergency situations including fire, evacuations, and equipment failure

· Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits

· Be courteous, neat, clean, and in proper uniform; always representing the Organization in a professional manner

Benaroya Hall values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Individuals who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EOE) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Seattle Symphony will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Requirements

Qualifications:

· Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent

· Must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience performing a variety of skilled commercial building maintenance and the ability to independently diagnose, troubleshoot and repair routine electrical, mechanical and plumbing problems. Graduation from qualified technical school may partially substitute requ