Building Systems Technician

FHLB Dallas Job Opportunity

FHLB Dallas actively pursues dedicated and hardworking individuals to be a part of our professional team. Positions are offered on an as-needed basis for all departments. View our current opportunities by clicking the View Open Positions tab above.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, switchgear), lighting and temperature control systems, fire systems and construction. Perform tasks using in-house staff or recommend the use of outside contractors/vendors to Building and Procurement Manager as needed.
• Respond and complete all maintenance work orders in a timely fashion and close out work orders immediately upon completion. Complete all preventative maintenance work orders by the due date and close immediately upon completion.
• Oversee the proper performance and conduct of all contractors.
• Oversee work efforts (including third party contractors), for the safe and compliant operation, maintenance (corrective and preventative) and modification of critical work environments, primarily the environmental.
• Assist the Building and Procurement Manager in developing specifications and in the solicitation and administration of maintenance/repair service contracts.
• Organize and maintain the onsite library of building plans and manuals. This includes responsibility for procuring updated as-built drawings from any contractor making modifications to the equipment or electrical or mechanical systems on property.
• Develop and maintain effective building specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and to customer concerns.
• Assist Director, Property Management and Facilities in the development and administration of an operating budget and a capital plan including infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma and applicable license for trade as required including a universal refrigerant recovery license. Certifications from trade schools in electrical system, refrigeration, and/or HVAC required.
• 5+ years of HVAC experience, commercial building operations maintenance experience and/or supporting a critical facility required. Minimum five (5) years of maintenance management experience required.
• Excellent skills in operating hand and power tools, power lifts, scaffolding, ladders, and must be able to read digital and voltage meters.
• Ability to troubleshoot all building systems and read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to interact with various levels within the organizational structure
• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers and provide unparalleled customer service.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret complex project documents, including AutoCAD and PDF documents.
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently with a strong work ethic. Able to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams is required.
• Building automation system experience required; Tridium Niagara a plus.
• Ability to learn new applications for monitoring building systems and operations.
• On-call availability is required.
• Must be able to work extended hours including nights and weekends when necessary to meet business needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below 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 routinely required to utilize cognitive ability; sit and move about the office; speak, read, listen, and write; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms, climb stairs; stoop, kneel, or crouch or crawl in a confined space. This position also requires the ability to walk or stand for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position also requires the use ladders, scaffolding, lifts, boom trucks, etc. to reach equipment at various levels. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described below 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 is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment requiring little physical exertion. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Mental concentration, attention to detail and computer use for extended periods of time is common. Completion of complex tasks under deadline pressure may be required. This position may, on occasion, also require evening and weekend work based on business needs. Interruptions may occur.

FHLB Dallas Offers a Professional, Inclusive Culture

FHL Bank Dallas employees are committed to and exemplify the following principles:

• Service to our members is first and foremost
• All business will be conducted honestly and ethically
• Each employee contributes to customer service by directly serving our members or supporting those who do
• Interaction with members should focus on building professional relationships and helping customers achieve their goals
• Cooperation and teamwork throughout and across all levels of FHLB Dallas are essential to its effectiveness
• Colleagues and members will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity

FHLB Dallas provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or national origin. FHLB Dallas will consider for employment all persons on an individual basis consistent with job-related criteria without regard to visible and non-visible disabilities. Equal opportunity applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, screening, hiring, compensation and training, as well as other conditions and privileges of employment.