Building Engineer

Truliant’s mission is to improve lives by putting our members first, providing great service and straightforward financial solutions. Our core values of Member Focus, Service, Guidance, Relationships, and Community define how we interact with members to fulfill our mission of improving lives and providing a foundation on which we conduct ourselves.

Our Promise to Our Teammates: Truliant strives to provide all teammates with an enjoyable place to work where they feel valued, empowered and rewarded for all that they do.

Purpose of the Job

The Building Engineer, with minimal supervision, is responsible for the overall building maintenance and grounds for Truliant’s corporate facilities, and support locations. Responsible for maintaining all building equipment, work order requests, as well as all aspects of maintenance and equipment repair, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting and HVAC systems. Performs preventative and predictive maintenance; troubleshoots and repairs property by self-performing or coordinating the subcontracting of work as required. Maintain critical facility infrastructure systems - life safety and emergency power generators, UPS systems, ATS’s, PDU’s, CRAC Units, glycol cooling systems, and fires suppression systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conducts preventative and predictive maintenance inspections on equipment, buildings, grounds and other structures to detect needed repairs utilizing pre-established inspection forms.
• Maintains condition of equipment, buildings and structures by performing a variety of skilled repair tasks in the areas of carpentry, painting, dry wall, floor coverings, ceilings, doors, fitting locks and handles, elevators, etc.
• Performs a variety of skilled tasks maintaining critical infrastructure to include building life safety and emergency power, UPS, ATS’s, PDU’s, CRAC Units, glycol cooling and fires suppression systems, etc.
• Performs a variety of skilled tasks in plumbing maintenance to include replacement or repair of flush valves, seals, water heaters, leaks, unclogging drains, etc.
• Monitors operation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC systems including chilled water pumps, valves, piping, water chemistry, RTU, split and packaged heating and ventilation equipment, bipolar ionization, etc.
• Utilizing the Building Automation System/Building Management System (BAS/BMS) adjust, calibrate and maintain automatic temperature controls, lighting controllers, variable frequency motor drives, valve and damper actuators, pneumatic and electronic control systems, and other similar type equipment. Components not on the BAS/BMS will be manipulated individually.
• Electrical maintenance to include replacement of lamps/bulbs, cords, outlets, switches, fixtures, etc.
• Participates in moving furniture, furniture delivery and installation, workstation setups, disconnecting/reconnecting equipment, and planning/coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitors and maintains building exterior structure to include walls, windows, sidewalks, landscaping, furniture, lighting, etc.
• Keeps facilities clean in appearance, removing trash as required and performs minor landscape maintenance
• Creates work orders and performs preventative maintenance work orders as scheduled.
• Supports and directs, contractors and vendors involved in general building and equipment maintenance activities including installation, maintenance, and repair of building structures and equipment.
• Reviews and approves completed work orders for labor hours, appropriate turn-around time, and review invoices to assure accurate and appropriate charges.
• Provides support and assist with General Services operations as requested.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with other tasks and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess a strong safety attitude and work ethic
• Must be able to use common tools, including hand, power and specialty tools and meters
• Technical knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical support systems to include power distribution systems, emergency power, HVAC, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems
• Must have sound understanding of standard concepts, practices, procedures, regulations and compliance within the building services environment
• Must have excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, being bilingual is a plus
• Must have the ability to define problems and develop solutions
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and understand basic e-mails, and general communications
• Must have ability to understand and interpret manuals, schematics, blueprints, drawings, floor plans, and schedules
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturers operating and maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes. 
• Must be able to effectively work well with co-workers and with suppliers, vendors and contractors for all assignments and work orders
• Must be detail oriented, with strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a general office environment
• Must be flexible and able to shift resources and priorities as required
• Must work required hours and be available during non-work hours as needed and responds to emergency calls in a timely manner
• Must be able to complete all assignments with minimal supervision
• Must have ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license
• Should possess a strong commitment to providing excellent service to Truliant’s members

Physical Requirements

• Color vision
• Hearing
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping required
• Ability to climb ladder and step ladder
• Able to work at heights
• Occasional crouching and crawling required
• Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time and use a computer
• Must be able to moderately lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to electric circuitry
• Occasionally exposed to elements of the weather
• Noise levels at some times may be higher than normal
• Operation of company vehicles and travel is required
• Inspection of new or ongoing construction of facilities operated by TFCU

Education and Background

• Associate’s degree in (HVAC, Mechanical, etc.) required
• Minimum of five (5) years in building construction, mechanical equipment or facility management, third party service provider or as a consultant required
• Experience in purchasing of goods or services and working with outside contractors

If you have a passion for member service and would like to invest in a meaningful career with opportunity for growth, we encourage you to apply to Truliant! 

As a member of the Truliant family, you will enjoy the following full time benefits:

• No-cost employee Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Prescription benefits (including mail order)
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with contribution matching
• Paid community involvement volunteers hours
• Paid group life Insurance
• Teammate loan discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Wellness program
• Teledoc (physician video conferencing)
• Onsite fitness facilities or health club reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical flexible spending account
• Dependent care flexible spending account