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Facilities Engineer

Stanford University • FULL_TIME • Stanford, California • 8m ago

Facilities Engineer

Job Summary

Oversee assigned staff and responsibility areas related to facilities management or building/equipment maintenance. Participate in department/unit strategic management.

CORE DUTIES:

Under the general direction of the Director, Maintenance Operations, the Facilities Engineer provides operational and technical support for all after-hours maintenance operations tasks including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, commercial kitchens and residential appliance maintenance, Project Crew work, and contracted services operations.
Requires effective communication, technical leadership, work coordination, prioritization and direction in the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operations of building systems and equipment; develops strategic plans to further improve the effectiveness of the Maintenance Operations group after-hours services.
Assist all staff with troubleshooting, repair guidance, technical issues including in-field visits to sites to determine repair needs.
Coordinate after-hours contracted building systems repair projects as assigned.
Assist with troubleshooting/problem solving for issues with building mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and commercial food service equipment – including refrigeration systems, commercial cooking equipment, commercial dishwashing equipment - ensuring a high level of repair work quality through work quality checks.
Function as the primary point of contact for after-hours communication for Maintenance Operations internally within MCP and with campus partners.
Monitor incoming radio service calls providing work task assignment coordination assistance as needed; ensure timely response to service calls and performance of assigned preventive maintenance tasks; assist with coordination of emergency response work.
Seamlessly coordinates after-hours maintenance work with shop Assistant Directors, Contracted Service Managers, stakeholders throughout R&DE.
Clarify and resolve problems spanning multiple areas or technical fields and/or oversee or develop programs within assigned facilities.
Authorize the use of department purchasing card/ensuring compliance for after-hours emergency parts and supplies purchases.
Manage and/or develop budget for areas of responsibility, including staffing, maintenance, contracts, etc.
Manage ongoing service contracts as applicable.
Participate in department/unit strategic management, including making recommendations involving short-term planning for facility-type projects and for longer-range programs/projects; providing input into long-range financial, budgeting, and programmatic planning and development; providing input into the development of policies and procedures; interpret and manage policies and procedures for assigned area.
Oversee and/or monitor project activities; ensure integration with larger unit goals; coordinate with staff, subcontractors, and/or vendors.
Functions as the on-site management presence for all after-hours Maintenance Operations staff.
Effectively coordinates emergency situations, repair projects with Maintenance Operations colleagues, the Duty Supervisor and Emergency Response Supervisor program participants; coordinates with senior management as needed.
Completes and sends after-hours activity reports out as directed.
Manages the Duty Supervisor Program.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other appropriate technical area, or combination of technical education, training, and experience. Two or more years of experience managing facilities operations and maintenance staff in an environment with a variety of building types (administrative offices, classrooms, laboratories, residential & dining facilities, auditoriums, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of environmental and safety rules, regulations, and policies. Ability to conduct job site inspections to ensure compliance.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
Demonstrated experience managing service contracts.
Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets.
Demonstrated experience planning, developing, and implementing programs.

Preferred Skills:

Journey-level certification in a trade.
Knowledge of building systems, facilities maintenance operations, the specific work of each trade, ability to effectively prioritize work, assess impacts of building systems issues.
Ability to develop an understanding of R&DE/University operations, processes, procedures and ensure compliance for after-hours maintenance operations.
Ability to effectively allocate resources among competing needs, assess relative severity of situations; be resourceful in pursuing all resource options to resolve an issue.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with others – verbally and in writing; generate reports clearly, accurately, timely.
Possess intermediate/higher level computer skills – Microsoft suite; have or develop proficiency in Tririga work order system.
Requires frequent verbal communication with staff, shop Assistant Directors, other stakeholders, residents in-person and by phone/radio.
Ability to assist with on-boarding training for new after-hours Maintenance Operations staff with regards to policies, procedures, building location, systems, general knowledge.
Demonstrated knowledge of building systems and individual building trades roles including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems.
Demonstrated familiarity with the operation and maintenance requirements for refrigeration systems, commercial cooking equipment, commercial dish washing equipment, other commercial food service equipment.

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently sitting, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 11-20 pounds.
Occasionally kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations.
May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA.
May work at heights 4 - 10 ft.

WORK STANDARDS:

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Supports R&DE Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging goals and policies.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Why Stanford is for You:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriches the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy.