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EMCOR Group

End-to-end mechanical and electrical construction services

Building Engineer 2

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USA$55 - $59 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold an Electrical Trainee (ET) card, Journeyman Electrician License, or EPA Universal certification.
  • Have at least five years of experience operating central building equipment, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or electronic systems.
  • Have proven experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, project management, sustainability initiatives, and innovative solutions.
  • Have experience repairing building electrical, plumbing, and HVAC auxiliary systems.
  • Have experience safely securing hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance.
  • Have experience brazing or soldering copper pipe, threading black pipe, and basic carpentry.
  • Have strong knowledge of building auxiliary systems, including fire-life safety, standby emergency generators, and UPS systems.
  • Be familiar with general building systems, including vertical lift equipment and overhead doors.
  • Be able to write and execute written and oral instructions and perform arithmetic calculations.
  • Have strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations.
  • Be able to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects, perform physically demanding tasks, and safely use related hand and power tools.
  • Be able to participate in a required on-call rotation, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Operate, replace, repair, and maintain building-related mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including air handling units, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, and expansion joints.
  • Install electrical circuits.
  • Repair restroom fixtures and sweat or braze copper pipe.
  • Safely shut off systems to facilitate repairs.
  • Replace ceiling tiles and repair or replace door hardware, locks, and panic bars.
  • Perform minor electrical tasks, including bulb and ballast replacement.
  • Routinely operate and inspect emergency generators, UPS systems, and associated components.
  • Request materials needed to complete required repairs.
  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance, including filter changes, belt replacement, lubrication, and control and performance checks of building systems and equipment.
  • Inspect mechanical and electrical systems, trace electrical circuits, operate switchgear, record inspections, and write reports to supervisors.
  • Perform additional duties within the scope of contractual obligations.
  • Respond to service calls and take immediate action to resolve emergencies or system breakdowns.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hospital experience is preferred.

About the Company

EMCOR Group

End-to-end mechanical and electrical construction services

EMCOR Group provides mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services. It delivers end-to-end solutions for complex projects by designing, integrating, installing, and maintaining systems through contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself with deep technical expertise, a strong emphasis on safety and quality, and a broad mix of commercial, industrial, institutional, and governmental clients. Its goal is to reliably complete facilities and infrastructure projects and sustain ongoing maintenance and service for enduring client relationships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Norwalk, CT
Founded
1994

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