Job Description

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

Building EngineerACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT
Supports Chief Engineer and supports and directs, contractors and vendors involved in general building and equipment maintenance activities including installation, maintenance, and repair of building structures and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs maintenance and repairs of electrical/electronic, air pneumatic, heating-venting and air conditioning, secured access, water and other facility systems.
• Coordinates the day-to-day maintenance activities of outside vendors and contractors.
• Assists contractors - electricians, carpenters, roofers, elevator technicians, locksmiths, mechanical technicians, pipe fitters and other trade skills in the performance of a variety of duties.
• Obtains tools, materials, and supplies, and performs work under direction of Chief Building Engineer.
• Reports to Property Manager and Chief Engineer regarding the status of on-going projects and outstanding work orders.
• Reviews and approves completed work orders for labor hours and appropriate turn-around time, and invoicing for accurate and appropriate charges.
• Follows-up on outstanding work orders.
• Makes assignments for routine day-to-day maintenance activities.
• Performs routine building inspections as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists with the implementation and execution of the preventative maintenance and building systems programs including training and repairs and maintenance.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks as assigned in:
  • Electrical
  • Construction
  • Roofing
  • Building Life Safety Systems
  • Plumbing
  • Carpentry
  • Mechanical

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
• All employees and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing risk assurance.

Incumbent is expected to demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of their job.

Focus Focus your full attention by carefully listening to and observing your client or member.

Connect Consistently be friendly and approachable. Demonstrate you care.

Understand Listen empathetically and ask questions. (70%/30%)

Counsel Recommend solutions based on your client’s or member’s needs and objectives.

Advance Ensure that member's expectations were exceeded.

• Verify necessary follow-up action.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate of vocational/technical training or trade school or skill center required. Facility maintenance experience may offset trad school requirement.
• Certification and/or training in electrical, plumbing, HVAC preferred.
• 7+ years hands-on maintenance experience in all areas of commercial facilities maintenance including repair knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, as well as carpentry and general mechanical systems.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge and practical application and use of electric test equipment and powered and manual tools of all types.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of dependability/responsibility required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be detail and customer service oriented and be professional.
• Experience in dealing with vendors and sales personnel is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that 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 regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee is subject to schedule changes and/or overtime as required by the job and his/her supervisor. This may include working weekends, working after the course of normal business hours and at other times as required by the job. The employee is subject to these schedule changes on as little notice as 24 hours.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening. Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources