Apprentice Engineer

Job Description

Hourly Wage 

ISS offers a competitive compensation package including Benefits, Paid Time Off, and a starting hourly salary of $19.90 – $19.90 . Benefits are provided in accordance with the location’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Key Purpose  

As an Apprentice Building Engineer, you will operate, maintain, and perform repairs on all building systems to include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting equipment and controls, Heating Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC), Air Handlers, refrigeration equipment, and various other mechanical, electrical, and building systems in such a manner as to ensure optimal conditions. Provide Operations & Maintenance (O&M (Operations & Maintenance) for building systems of other facilities as assigned or directed. 

Success Criteria  

• Develop own skill base in line with agreed appraisal, taking responsibility for increased performance, and ensuring continued self-improvement
• Participate and embrace the development opportunities within group 

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence  

• Support the team, and report to the Facility Manager
• Communicate effectively with colleagues within the Business Unit and across the company so that information is disseminated effectively and participate in project groups and meetings as required

Ideal Candidate Experience  

•  3 to 5 years related technical experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in O&M and/or building Engineering roles
• Strong knowledge of Work Order Control procedures
• Experience with subcontractor and vendor contract management
• Experience with capacity planning and reporting
• Able to use hand tools, test equipment, and knowledge of maintenance shop practices with previous experience at the Journeyman level (Electrical and Mechanical Equipment systems) 
• Must be able to use personal computers and MS Office (Word and Excel) 
• Able to read, analyze, write procedure manuals, and interpret general business periodicals, journals, technical, procedures, or governmental regulations 
• Ability to effectively communicate through cell phone, email, conference calls, texting tools

Key Accountabilities  

• Be aware of – and comply with – Government, State, City, Company, and client policies, procedures, and regulations 
• Respond in a professional, polite, and helpful manner when dealing with customers 
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance 
• Participate in training directed at increasing job-related skills 
• Work according to schedule
• Complete work orders by utilizing a computerized maintenance work order system 
• Turn in receipts, invoices, and other documentation to appropriate person in a timely manner 
• Ensure Mechanical/ Electrical/ Storage space are kept neat, clean, orderly, and safe 
• Maintain familiarity with operations and troubleshooting of HVAC controls
• Troubleshoot various equipment and voltages up to 277VAC
• Respond to after-hours unscheduled emergencies as needed
• Know and understand the Owner’s Building Operations/ Rules for the building(s) under your assignment as provided
• Report inventory of spare parts, tools, and service equipment to Leadership
• Ensure all spare parts, tools, and service equipment are kept in a neat and orderly manner 
• Dispose of unusable spare parts under Leadership direction
• Coordinate with subcontractor and vendors as needed for the effective and safe accomplishment of maintenance and project work including review and enforce safety guidelines, ensure subcontractor and vendors access the facilities properly, be escorted to their work areas, and other safety precautions, work team debriefed, and safely escorted off site as needed 
• Perform other tasks as instructed including but not limited to plumbing, carpentry, general building maintenance, and assists other trades as necessary

Physical Demands & Work Environment  

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/ or carry minimum 50lbs
• Ability to bend, squat, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl daily
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet time deadlines during peak periods