Facilities Engineer

Position: Facilities Engineer

Status: Full time, permanent

Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus OH

Compensation: $21-31.99 per hour

Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental vision, life & disability insurance, retirement pension, paid

holidays, paid sick and vacation

Summary:

Reporting to the Department Manager of Buildings and Grounds and under the direction of the Chief Engineer, operates/inspects/performs preventative maintenance on major HVAC/electrical/plumbing equipment and repairs malfunctions as needed. Operates/performs routine maintenance of all Power House/major HVAC equipment. Monitors various equipment from the control center. Responds to/mitigates/reports any building emergencies. Serves in an assistant capacity for work on boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, and rooftop units.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems at the Ohio History Center, the Ohio Village, Collections Storage facility, and statewide as assigned.
• Consults on the planning and engineering of mechanical systems and preventive maintenance programs for the statewide system of sites and museums. Advises staff on major MEP capital needs.
• Monitors energy use and actively pursues improvements in energy efficiency of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills, Experience

• Associate's degree in engineering or equivalent in education, training and work experience plus five to eight years of experience in maintenance and management of mechanical and electrical systems for a comparable facility.
• Valid Ohio driver's license.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to operate a powered industrial truck, preferably cherry picker and stand-up forklifts
• Ability to read blueprints, repair manuals, and/or parts catalogs
• Close attention to detail and safety
• Self-motivated with communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Able to utilize Microsoft software programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) and learn environmental management system
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Thorough understanding and application of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and electrical engineering; operation and maintenance of heat and power generating equipment; pneumatic, electric and digital controls.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards.
• Experience with Energy Star Portfolio Manager or similar energy-tracking software.

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.

• Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequently exposed to noisy conditions.
• Frequently exposed to dusty conditions.
• Occasional work outdoors in varying weather conditions including extreme cold and heat.
• Ability to travel in Ohio

Application Instructions:

Submit application through Ohio History Connection careers website: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/ohiohistory/jobs. For questions or accommodations requests, please email applicant@ohiohistory.org or call 614-297-2500.