Building Engineer

The Des Moines Airport Authority is seeking a qualified Building Engineer to perform maintenance functions on various mechanical systems at the Des Moines International Airport.

Job Summary :

Under general supervision, participates in operating, maintaining, and repairing heating, lighting, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing and other mechanical equipment. Performs heavy lifting, drives vehicles, and performs related work as required. Requires 3rd shift work.

Essential Job Functions :

• Fires, maintains and monitors boilers
• Operates and maintains building, ventilating and air conditioning systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Observes meters and gauges and adjusts and repairs equipment.
• Records data concerning operating hours, temperatures, pressure and fuel consumption and maintains operating logs and monitors and adjusts building equipment via building automation computer.
• Repairs and maintains a variety of building and equipment.
• Repairs and replaces plumbing fixtures, pumps, motors, restroom fixtures, and hot water heaters.
• Assists in making electrical repairs.
• Performs heavy lifting tasks.
• Works in confined spaces, tunnels, shafts and at heights.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs of jet bridge systems
• Automated conveyor belt systems maintenance and repairs.
• Removes snow from sidewalks and walkways.
• Automated Car Wash equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Overhead commercial door maintenance and repair.
• Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Acceptable Experience, Training, and Other Qualifications :

License or Other Requirements

Essential Physical Abilities