Position – Engineer 1
Facility Name – Broward County Convention Center
Location – Ft Lauderdale, FL
POSITION: Engineer 1
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager
FLSA STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Summary
ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for an Engineer 1 at the ASM GLOBAL Broward County Convention Center. This position reports to the Director of Facilities and provides supervision and guidance while troubleshooting and resolving maintenance problems. Maintains all facility equipment in good working condition, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical plants; lighting and climate control systems; roofing systems; ground support equipment, and maintenance equipment. Maintains and operate the physical plant, protecting its assets while ensuring the successful production of events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure mechanical/electrical rooms and company vehicles are kept clean and orderly.
- Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
- Perform general repairs of drywall, carpet, and tile in pre-function, meeting rooms and restrooms, if needed.
- Repairs furniture and fixtures, if needed.
- Assists in checking and makes minor repairs on general plumbing systems, fixtures such as pipes, toilets and sinks and kitchen equipment.
- Works on preventative maintenance and energy conservation.
- Possess competent knowledge of use and care of tools and equipment used in facility and grounds maintenance.
- Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner and communicate work order status via tablet device or paperwork.
- Assist other departments as needed to insure efficient operation of the Convention Center.
- Adheres to all ASM Global Safety Policies and Procedures while performing within all OSHA guidelines.
- Respond to visual and audible alarms from building automation and life safety systems. Make immediate decisions and communicate with all users of the facility in an emergency situation.
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures of the construction industry including operation of tools and equipment according to established safety.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and understand verbal and written instructions.
- Performs other duties, tasks, or special assignments/projects as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
- HS Diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited technical school with specialized training in HVAC and/or maintenance.
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in maintenance and repair of HVAC in an industrial or commercial setting preferred.
- Minimum of three years' experience in the operation and maintenance of a public assembly, hotel, or other commercial facility.
- Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
- EPA universal and small appliance certification.
- Experience in operating a forklift and aerial lift preferred, but willing to train.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of major facility systems such as HVAC, electrical, security, mechanical and fire safety.
- Ability to plan, organize, direct, and motivate the activities of maintenance staff.
- Working knowledge of computer-controlled systems.
- Ability to communicate on a technical level as needed to maintain facility operating systems.
- Proficient computer skills to operate BMS/other automated systems.
- Ability to communicate on a technical level as needed to maintain facility operating systems.
- Must have ability to possess and maintain current OSHA Forklift and Personnel Lift Certification
Skills and Abilities
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent organization skills.
- Ability to prioritize and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required; ability to interact with all levels of staff including management.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk extensively, occasionally required to kneel, climb to high walkways or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. This position requires work inside and outside of the building and some exposure to adverse conditions.
- 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. Work hours are based on business needs but include irregular, extended hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women,
Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal
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Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact HR at (954) 302-8890.