MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Maintenance Assistant

Location: City Place, Creve Coeur, MO

Position Summary

Professionally respond to tenant requests and the public as required. Effectively and efficiently operate and maintenance all HVAC and MEP equipment. Serve as a Systems Operator. Perform as well as supervise maintenance work. Provide engineering fill-in across portfolio of managed properties as required and maintain schedules to ensure that time allocations are consistently met. CPO Certification required.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by the company.
• Assist to ensure compliance with all City, State and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards and regulations
• Order, stock and inventory parts and supplies as directed by the Property/Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer
• Induce water treatment chemicals at proper amounts and times in heating and cooling systems. Perform chemical analysis tests as set forth by the supervisor, reporting any abnormalities and substandard results.
• Complete daily equipment logs and perform visual inspections of all building mechanical and life safety equipment to ensure normal operation.
• Respond to, prioritize and complete assigned work orders via the CMMS work order tracking system.
• Work independently on your own shift to operate, maintain, and repair (except when specific maintenance and repairs are performed by contractors) all electrical, mechanical, HVAC, Fire Life Safety and MEP equipment as outlined by Management including, but not limited to other duties:
• Maintain and repair architectural systems and plumbing systems including, but not limited to other duties
• Make adjustments and changes on HVAC and related equipment to maintain established comfort zones.
• Properly record and maintain: Meter readings; service request records; payroll timecards; parts & material forms; mechanical room & equipment inspection logs; preventive maintenance forms.
• Maintain, without flaw or exception, plant logs and files, where appropriate, included but not limited to: (Engine room machine logs; chemical usage logs; non-company /contractor personnel logs; operating engineer logs; fire & life safety records)
• Assume additional duties as delegated by Management

Education, Experience and Skills Required

• Must have minimum of 3 years building engineering experience commensurate with position being filled (i.e. high-rise building, low rise,).
• High Pressure Boiler Operator's License is preferred but not required.
• Refrigeration Operator License is preferred but not required.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification is preferred but not required. Intermediate working knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical control devices and BAS systems.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools, i.e., socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.
• Knowledge of power tools (pneumatic, electric, or engine drive) drill motors, saws, grinder, impact wrenches, and drain cleaner, etc.
• Ability to read and use shop manuals and drawings.
• Ability to use basic measuring and recording equipment such as temperature indicators, pressure gauges, and voltage testers.
• Ability to use deductive logic for troubleshooting equipment.
• Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer, handheld communication device and have knowledge of CMMS software such as Workspeed.
• Great communications ability, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read blueprints and or schematics to aid in troubleshooting analysis.

Physical Demand Requirements

• Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders and work standing all day.
• Ability to access remote work areas, i.e., crawl spaces, roofs.
• Ability to utilize full manual dexterity (i.e. sitting, squatting, bending, crawling, kneeling, lifting, walking, manipulating tools with limbs extended).
• Must be able to work in these conditions: Indoors 80%, Outdoors 20%
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., climb ladders, work in hazardous environments, such as construction sites, and work in all types of weather.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Ability to safely install and operate rigging and lifting devices.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, tenants, contractors, and the general public in a positive and professional manner
• Will be required to work evenings; holidays and weekends to ensure coverage

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Company Overview

Continuum Services is a single-source provider with proven expertise, dependability, and scalability in four key areas: facility operations, exterior services, technical services, and environment services. Headquartered in a newly renovated office in Farmington Hills, Continuum is the go-to full-service solution for interior and exterior facility operations, maintenance, and repair. Facilities serviced by CONTINUUM have earned such prestigious accolades as the ENERGY STAR for superior energy performance, BOMA's Office Building of the Year (TOBY) Award and CEL's National Real Estate "A" List Award for Service Excellence. Helping employees develop and become highly skilled professionals who deliver best in class solutions to our clients is what we're all about - join us today!