UNIV-Building Engineer-Zone 1

Building Engineer-Zone 1

Under limited supervision, the Building Engineer (BE) has primary responsibility for the facilities operations and maintenance for a group of assigned buildings. The BE acts as liaison between building occupants, business managers, shop foremen, and Facilities servicing departments. The BE claims ownership of problems that occur in assigned buildings and works through departmental managers, central shops and others to resolve the problem. The BE performs preliminary troubleshooting for equipment failures and coordinates work with outside design teams and contractors on smaller projects. The BE is responsible for identifying needed improvement projects in their buildings and working with leadership to address. Performs other related and unrelated duties as required.

25% Responsible for the operations and maintenance of all buildings within their assigned zone. This involves planning and scheduling maintenance activities, remaining aware of the status of equipment within the assigned zone and preliminary troubleshooting of equipment failures (when appropriate), assisting in the identification and planning of capital improvement and deferred maintenance projects. Responsible for emergency preparations, response and recovery as needed. Responsible for assisting with budgeting activities and meeting financial targets for their assigned zone.

25% Responsible as the primary liaison to building occupants, shop supervisors and Facilities administration. Responsible for estimating alterations, renovations, and maintenance work requests and assuring that documents are properly processed for funding approval, scheduled, bid, contracted and completed in a timely manner. Works with outside design representatives as needed and manages smaller scale projects within their zone. Responsible for remaining actively involved with larger projects and serving as a liaison between the project team, contractors, and occupants. Communicates all outages and / or repair delays in a professional and timely manner.

25% Stays abreast of all work going on in assigned buildings. Remains aware of special needs of the departments within assigned buildings such as exams, evening / weekend classes / seminars, outages, etc. Reviews the statistical reports on outstanding work and work orders in assigned buildings. Reports to the appropriate shop or supervisor any delays in scheduled work. Stays current on status (open, closed, etc.) of all work orders and zone purchase requisitions in assigned buildings. Participates in work order review meetings with appropriate follow up. Maximizes use of OurDay, AiM and FixIT as tools to effectively and efficiently manage work in assigned buildings. Coordinates service and contracts, supply and equipment purchases.

15% Promotes excellence in regulatory and accreditation inspections. Demonstrates competence regarding regulatory requirements (AAALAC, SACSCOC, NFPA, OSHA, FDA, CMS, etc.) and works to keep all facilities compliant. Inspects buildings on at least a monthly basis (or other approved frequency) to determine any work that needs to be done. Creates work orders to complete repairs and follows up with the appropriate shops and / or contractors to assist with repairs as needed.

10% Provides leadership to direct reports. Assigns work and holds team members accountable for the work they do, the behaviors they display, and their compliance with policies and procedures. Provides clear and timely expectations, training and resources, coaching and counseling, communications and consequences. This includes, but is not limited to :

• Having regular meetings with your team members to communicate and listen
• Continually evaluating the work and attitudes of team members and taking appropriate action when needed
• Setting clear, timely, and consistent expectations when needed and to ensure mutual understanding
• Providing or arranging for training and / or resources as needed
• Providing clear, timely and consistent feedback including Planning Stages and annual reviews

Minimum Requirements : Bachelor's degree aligned to construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline and five years of construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline work experience, including two years of experience in a technical supervisory capacity. A Master's degree in construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline and three years of construction, building management, engineering, engineering technology, architecture or similar discipline work experience may be substituted for the required experience. Some positions require registration as a Professional Architect as prescribed by the South Carolina Code Section 40-3-60 or as a Professional Engineer or Associate Professional Engineer as prescribed in South Carolina Code Sections 40-22-190 and 40-22-195.

Physical Requirements : Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile. Ability to climb stairs. Ability to climb ladders. Ability to work indoors. Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. Ability to work below ground. Ability to work from elevated areas. Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. Ability to bend at the waist. Ability to twist at the waist. Ability to squat and perform job functions. Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. Ability to crawl while performing job functions. Ability to fully use both hands / arms. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders. Ability to fully use both legs. Possess good finger dexterity. Ability to reach in all directions. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs., unassisted. Ability to lift objects, up to 50 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. Ability to lower objects, up to 50 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. Ability to push / pull objects, up to 30 lbs., unassisted. Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected. Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. Ability to match or discriminate between colors. Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects; depth perception. Good peripheral vision capabilities. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to work in dusty areas. Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to use hand / power tools. Additional New Requirements : Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, equipment as required.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.