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Building Operating Engineer
About SCC
Most people are familiar with the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) because we host a large variety of meetings, events, and conventions. That is the primary role we play – the Center provides a venue in which people gather from around the region, the nation and the world to share ideas, celebrate and learn.
But our role goes well beyond that. The Center has a longstanding commitment to positively impact the lives of those in our region and beyond, advancing the common good. The legacy of our civic actions for the community holds as true today as it began over three decades ago. Read more about our Community Impact here.
Employees are the heartbeat of this extraordinary service culture and contribute to our collective success in the vibrant core of downtown Seattle.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the BOE Foreperson, this position works directly and in conjunction with the rest of the Facilities and Operations teams to ensure the safety, efficacy, and reliability of all aspects of SCC facilities. Responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of systems related to all Commercial kitchen equipment, the physical plant facility, including energy management control systems (EMCS), heating ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC), refrigeration heat pumps, water heaters, thermostats, air filters, air ducts, circulating pumps, oil pressure indicators, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, cabinet fans, and control panels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Primary Duties:
- Install, Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Repair Commercial Cooking and Refrigeration Equipment including but not limited to Gas ovens, electric ovens, blast chillers, conveyors, walk in coolers/freezers and related refrigeration equipment, carts, coffee makers and related equipment, clearing drains, general plumbing and commercial dishwashers, etc.
- Service on Commercial Kitchen equipment, refrigeration or HVAC equipment
- Complete service calls in a timely manner
- Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, engineering department staff, security , and Director of Facilities.
- Write food service-related purchase orders and maintain files, order parts.
- Other Duties as Assigned
Secondary Duties:
- Diagnose, repair, and work with subcontractors on all SCC HVAC and plumbing equipment malfunctions.
- Read, interpret, and work with blueprints, departmental policies and procedures, equipment maintenance manuals and city codes.
- Schedule and perform HVAC modifications as needed for each event throughout SCC facility.
- Operate, maintain, and repair the EMCS, refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation systems to ensure efficient operation.
- Operate, maintain, and repair furnaces, heat pumps, water heaters, thermostats, air filters, air ducts, circulation pumps, cooling towers, cabinet fans, control panels, Split AC Units, and Cast Iron Pipes.
- Inspect equipment and adjust temperature in refrigeration and air conditioning units; maintain proper water level and steam pressure.
- Usage of power tools, testing equipment, and measuring devices
- Operate computer systems and controls system (Siemens Apogee/Desigo)
- Schedule HVAC system start and stop times based on reporting and data available from Momentus Business Management System. Communicate and coordinate with SCC Event Services Managers to maximize energy efficiency.
- Inspect equipment and safety operations for proper operation including properly tightening belts, changing filters, and lubricating equipment.
- Test water, chemically treat condenser and chill water.
- Respond to emergency calls for the repair of a variety of mechanical equipment and building systems.
- Maintain records of job time and materials used. Prepare materials lists for projects or repairs as needed.
- Effectively use a two-way radio and maintain current knowledge of appropriate use of the radio, as well as all SCC radio codes and the related FCC regulations. Effectively use the multi-line telephone system
- Respond to questions and requests from visitors, other SCC departments, and client subcontractors and provide appropriate information/directions in a patient, efficient and courteous manner.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands and arms to reach, handle, or feel; climb or balance; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
On occasion the employee is required to use SCC power man lift equipment including scissor lifts or articulating boom lifts. The employee will maintain all required certifications to use equipment and follow all safety guidelines when using equipment.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 5 years experience in troubleshooting and repairing commercial kitchen equipment.
- At least five (5) years of experience as a building operations or stationary engineer or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience with reading mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing/Fire Protection) construction plans and documents.
- Experience with fire pumps and wet/dry sprinkler systems. Basic understanding of fire/life safety systems and typical interfacing with HVAC control schemes and programs.
- Experience with Siemens Apogee Building Automation Systems and subunits.
- High school diploma or GED
Required Credentials
- City of Seattle Steam License Grade 4
- Refrigeration Operators License; or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification; or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- City of Seattle Steam License Grade 3
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Benefit Highlights:
- Pay: per CBA
- Paid Leave benefits
- Vacation (10 days upon completion of 1 year)
- Paid holidays (11 set by SCC, 2 personal)
- Health/Welfare benefits
- Pension benefits
- Subsidized transportation benefits
Work Location: Seattle, WA 98101.
The schedule for this position is Tuesday - Saturday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Disability Accommodations and Equal Employment Opportunity
If accommodations are required either to complete the application process and/or attend an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-694-5038.
Seattle Convention Center is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual preference, orientation, gender
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