Operating Engineer 3 – Charlotte NC
Operating Engineer 3 – Charlotte NC
Job Description
Contract to Hire, Hiring for ASAP, FTE Salary Range: $65-75K/year
Max BR: $54/hr
Location: 214 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, free parking for employees
Work Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
On-call availability: 7-day rotation once every 7 weeks, including weekends
Interviews: 1 round virtual, 2nd round in-person
Job Description
Operating Engineer
What this job involves:
The Operating Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining the operational excellence of managed properties by ensuring building systems function safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this hands-on technical position, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, monitoring, and preventive care of essential building systems across assigned properties. Your expertise will directly contribute to creating exceptional workplace experiences for our clients while maintaining high standards for facility performance and safety compliance. This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse mechanical and technical systems while being part of a collaborative team dedicated to operational excellence.
What your day-to-day will look like:
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Perform hands-on maintenance, monitoring, and minor repairs to Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems to keep facilities operating at applicable standards
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Conduct preventive maintenance on building equipment including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts to maintain HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels
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Record equipment readings and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation of building systems throughout assigned properties
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Review monthly client service request summaries to identify and address recurrent operational problems proactively
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Monitor and evaluate the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors and vendors to ensure competitive value
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Maintain responsibility for facility services including preventative maintenance schedules, contracted maintenance coordination, and general maintenance activities
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Comply with departmental policies for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining a clean and safe workplace environment
Required Qualifications:
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High school diploma or GED
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Minimum 2 years of experience in the building maintenance industry
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Working knowledge and proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
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Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, diagrams, and schedules in various formats
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Ability to work in less-than-ideal working conditions as required by maintenance and repair activities
Preferred Qualifications:
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Accredited trade school degree in HVAC, electronics, or other industry-related trade (union training and certification also acceptable)
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Universal CFC certification
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Knowledge in the safe and proper use of maintenance tools including ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, volt meters, manual drain augers, plumber’s helpers, and safety equipment
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Experience evaluating vendors and suppliers for quality and competitive pricing
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Strong technical proficiency across multiple building systems and equipment types
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