Facility Maintenance Specialist

4 days ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Audubon Institute Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Facility Maintenance Specialist to join our team at the Audubon Institute. As a key member of our facilities team, you will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and repairing various systems and equipment to ensure the smooth operation of our facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and repair HVAC, life support, and other related systems to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and repairs to various life support systems, sprinklers, forklifts, golf carts, and other movable equipment.
  • Monitor and test fire alarm systems, emergency generator systems, fire pumps, and all automated equipment.
  • Keep written records of repairs and readings, as well as preventative maintenance schedules.
  • Assist with the training of new employees and maintain equipment rounds that are done on a daily basis.
  • Maintain all records for equipment in regards to maintenance, repairs, and life expectancy of equipment.
  • Assist Horticulture on repairs of the irrigation system in the park and in the building.
  • Maintain all HVAC systems at remote locations and maintain and monitor all HVAC systems throughout the building and in the park.
  • Maintain the golf carts for the Aquarium and for the records on repairs made to the carts.
  • Remain educated on the proper use of any chemicals used within the department and for the use of MSDS information and what to do in case of a chemical emergency.
  • Use proper PPE; this will include but not limit itself to proper eye protection, proper gloves when using chemicals, ear protection, etc.
  • Participate with safety classes within the department and throughout the Audubon Institute.
  • Maintain and monitor all life support systems and automation equipment. Maintain all pumps, motors, and life support system at any remote locations.
  • Monitor and perform preventative maintenance and repairs to all pumps and motors.
  • Monitor and oversee any repairs made to the fire alarm system and be responsible for scheduling and monitoring any and all testing of the fire alarm system.
  • Participate with the fire alarm system and conduct regular mock drills to ensure knowledge of how the system works, how to find all of the smoke detectors, pull stations, and any other piece of equipment that can cause an alarm.
  • Keep records of any changes in set points, repairs to the system, as well as any changes in the programming.
  • Maintain the emergency generator and any preventative maintenance as well as maintenance to this system.
  • Monitor and calibrate the ozone monitors throughout the building, taking rounds on ozone monitors and recording all readings. Monitor, maintain, and repair all ozone generators in the building.
Requirements
  • 2 years' experience as a Stationary Engineer or comparable HVAC/Boiler experience.
  • High school diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 1st or 2nd class Engineering License with the City of New Orleans, A/C and Boilers, preferred. If not licensed, must obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office programs, Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Ability to use mobile devices, computer, fax, scanner, phone, and copy machine as well as basic hand and power tools.
  • Physical ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
  • Ability to walk or stand majority of time, sitting or standing, bending, stooping, and the ability to carry items weighing up to 75 pounds.
  • Regular near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less required.
  • Ability to collect and analyze numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions and ability to determine the time, place, and sequence of operations or actions required.
  • Regular talking and the ability to express and exchange ideas by means of language expected.
  • Regular hearing and the ability to perceive the nature of sounds.
  • Constant ability to read, record, or type data quickly and accurately required.
Working Conditions
  • Working a flexible schedule, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.
  • Working long hours between breaks or meals required.
  • Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner required.
  • May be exposed to high, medium, or low noise intensity.
  • Constant contact with co-workers required.
  • Affinity for animals preferred.
  • Exposure to fluctuations in temperatures may be required.
  • Exposure to outdoor conditions may be required.
  • Will remain at the facility during a natural disaster or emergency situation, as this position is designated storm rider.


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