Woodwell Climate Research Center · 10 hours ago
Facilities Engineer
Falmouth, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWoodwell Climate Research Center is a leading non-profit climate research institute dedicated to addressing the climate crisis through science. The Facilities Engineer will maintain the Center’s campus, ensuring a clean, safe, and functional environment by performing maintenance and repairs on building systems and coordinating contractors.
Research
Responsibilities
Strong knowledge of building codes, environmental standards, and safety regulations to ensure compliance throughout all design activities
Perform a range of maintenance and repair tasks on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lighting
Assist with plans, designs, and maintains facility infrastructure and equipment to meet the needs of an organization
Perform and document preventive maintenance programs for all mechanical, electrical, and site systems to minimize downtime and extend the life of equipment, including HVAC, building management systems (WebCtrl), lighting, electrical, piping and wastewater
Utilizes CAD software and engineering principles to design and communicate specifications for facility modifications, new development, or equipment
Contributes to updates for systems drawing, documentation and procedures for site systems and equipment under their purview or as assigned
Provides repair recommendations and oversees system upgrades, preventative / seasonal maintenance for site systems or as assigned by management
Actively maintains inventory for engineering systems parts, system accessories, auxiliary equipment and maintenance routines through Woodwell’s procedures
Researches and sources the equipment and materials required for the facility, verifying specification requirements and adherence to budget allotment
Identifies contractors that align with Woodwell’s mission to work on improvements, renovations, maintenance, grounds, construction repairs, inspections, and other tasks as needed
Woodwell committee participant as requested by departments or as assigned by management
Perform routine maintenance: carpentry, dry-wall, painting, and minor equipment repairs and general grounds maintenance, landscaping and snow removal
Communicates with Woodwell staff and visitors on site layout, facilities related activities, policy and procedure
Participant in periodic janitorial service for Woodwell spaces: common spaces, kitchens, offices and restrooms
Supports and staffs Woodwell events: internal and external
Participant in off-hour response (On-Call)
Report the the Director of Facilities
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management or relevant field
Experience working within a Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or equivalent
Working knowledge base in various trades disciplines and a proven track record of working independently to ensure our building systems and equipment operate safely and efficiently
Possesses intermediate knowledge of building codes, environmental standards, and safety regulations to ensure compliance throughout all design activities
Experience with plans, designs, maintenance of facility infrastructure and equipment to meet the needs of an organization
CAD software and engineering principles experience
Strong set of software, technical skills and intermediate soft skills that allow them to work independently on more complex projects
Generation of project requirements and Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish facility CAPEx and estimate design costs
Experience with grounds care and building maintenance, office building cleaning, shipping and receiving experience
Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, pushing, climbing, work with motorized equipment in varying weather conditions
Excellent communication and organization skills
Willing and able to be on call hours
Preferred
Vocational/technical training and trade license or certification preferred
Benefits
Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and work life balance.
Company
Woodwell Climate Research Center
Woodwell Climate Research Center advances scientific discovery and solutions to address the world’s climate challenges.
51-200 employees
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