Apprentice Engineer/Helper

Under supervision; perform a variety of trades functions such as the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration equipment, cooling towers, boilers, high & low pressure steam systems, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, electrical distribution systems, generators, air compressors, vacuum systems, domestic water systems, direct digital control systems, plumbing, carpentry, painting and etc. Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing failed components, systems or equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Directly communicate with management, teammates and customers in the form of, meetings, face-to-face or written communications.

• Under the supervision of others; troubleshoot equipment, performing project take-off’s and solicits quotations in support of procurement process.

• Executes scheduled and unscheduled tasks in timely manner with a strong focus on quality.

• Performs maintenance on all types of facilities/infrastructure equipment.

• He/she will have the ability to communicate equipment repairs, maintenance activities and basic work plans.

• Will work closely with chief engineer and mechanics ensuring all records and documentation are kept up-to-date.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

§ Must have basic understanding of the trades.

§ Must be energetic with strong work ethic.

§ Should have some knowledge of commercial/industrial facilities.

§ Must be able to read and write in the English Language.

§ High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education and/or Experience –Experience with HVAC/R, electrical systems, carpentry, plumbing, pumps, motors, etc. (maintenance, troubleshooting and repair) facilities is a plus.

Language Skills – This position requires that the individual be able to speak and understand the English language.

The individual must be able to read, write, and follow directions in the English language.

Reasoning Ability - Apply to common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

§ Must be able to work in a sitting position for 8 or more hours per day

§ Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds as needed

§ Must be able to travel to job locations by automobile and/or commercial airline.