Operating Engineer

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs all necessary operational activities and ensures reliability of all mechanical systems at the assigned properties.
• Conducts operational tasks as needed on HVAC which could include DDC and pneumatics, plumbing, electrical, locksmith, access control and fire life safety systems.
• General building maintenance including repairs to doors, ceilings, roofs, floors and miscellaneous areas.
• Responsive in emergency situations.
• Maintains and updates departmental records in accordance with guidelines established by supervisor.
• Provides excellent customer service to all building customers. Addresses customer requests promptly and maintains good working relationships.
• Develops and increases technical skills related to position by attending ongoing training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to consistently apply education, experience and good judgement to the job responsibilities at a consistently high level of performance, both in quantity and quality.
• Ability to consistently and resourcefully handle multiple priorities under rapidly changing circumstances and goals, including within short timelines.
• Ability to consistently, frequently and effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate with individuals and groups primarily face-to-face, but also by telephone and electronic media.
• Exceptional ability to adapt, to innovate, and to understand and comply with Granite’s policies and culture, along with all applicable laws and the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time, whether alone or working with people in close proximity to you.
• Ability to consistently attend work and to be punctual at the office. 
• Ability to be on-site at the building during the duration of each scheduled shift, participate in on-call rotation, and effectively respond to emergency situations as quickly as possible.

Role-Based Competencies:  

• Drives Results – taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm; Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions; Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Cultivate Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
• Situational Adaptability – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is clear; Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Technical Acumen – Understanding the purpose and basic processes of their assigned functional area

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 5 - 7 years of related experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Appropriate city licenses, SMA or SMT preferred.
• Must have general computer skills and be familiar with Outlook, Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect and appropriately react to signs of emergency situations.
• Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50 to 100 pounds.

Travel Required:

Minimal travel, up to 5%.