Job Summary:

The Building Operating Engineer carries out the day to day repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC). Requires the installation, maintenance, modification, overhaul and repair of all types of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems, building automation system and hot water heating for building heat by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties:

Completes daily work activity reports, sign of all completed work requests and make necessary log book entries. Informs Supervisor or Certified Engineer of necessary parts needed for equipment repairs and status of completed/uncompleted work requests.
In a safe and efficient manner, determine the sequence required to install, maintain, adjust, modify and perform major overhaul and repair of air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilating systems, such as, absorption heater/chiller, centrifugal chiller, ice makers, walk-in freezer/refrigerator, carbon monoxide monitoring system.
Operates, maintains, and makes minor repairs on facility equipment such as; absorption heater/chiller, building automation system, air dryers and domestic hot water heater. Repairs, maintains, trouble shoots and performs preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment such as; walk-in freezer/refrigerator, reach-in freezer/refrigerator, air handler system (exhaust ventilation, return air systems), direct expansion package system, split systems, water treatment of open and closed loop systems, cooling towers, circulating pumps.
Performs calibration of all electrical and pneumatic control components, by interpreting blue prints, manufacturer and LACC specifications and written and verbal instructions.
Conducts routine visual inspection of equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment such as changing oil, air/water filters, system water, cleaning and lubricating and adjusting equipment. Operates and maintains building HVAC, lighting and Fire Life Safety Automation systems.
Ability to provide operating instructions and pass on knowledge to HVAC Engineer. Must be able to respond to emergency calls.

Required Qualifications (Job Knowledge, Skills, and Education):

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus successful completion of craft apprenticeship program or on the job training program providing journeyman level experience.
City of Los Angeles five hundred (500) horsepower steam license
Refrigeration 608-EPA Basic Electrical Training Classes
Central Plant Operations & Auxiliaries (training on chillers)
Blue Reading (a plus)
Fire Life Safety License/Certification/Training
Five years related experience in refrigeration/air conditioning and heating/ventilation at a large facility and/or training (preferred); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of safe work practices, procedures, tools, equipment, and techniques used in the trade.
Experience working with voltage levels between 5V and 480V. Experience working with single and three phase circuits and components.
Must have reliable transportation.
Required variable work schedule such as late hours, early mornings, extended hours, holidays, and weekends.
Must be able to adapt and work effectively in various parts of the facility
Must have working knowledge of building automation systems. Knowledge of plumbing and pipefitting preferred

Physical Demand (if applicable):

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 to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

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 exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

ASM Global reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. ASM Global may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

EEO is The Law

ASM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact (610) 729-1023.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.