Stationary Engineer Apprentice

Location: South San Francisco, CA

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Stationary Engineer Apprentice

What this job involves: You'll be responsible for supporting the tasks of operating, maintaining, and monitoring building mechanical systems including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, electrical systems, and building automation systems. This role requires ensuring optimal performance of all mechanical equipment while maintaining safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient building operations for tenants and occupants.

What your day-to-day will look like

The Apprentice Engineer shall assist the Stationary Engineer, the Assistant Chief Engineer and the Chief Engineer in the performance of his duties.

Attend all classes/training from International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local No. 39 to obtain certification.

Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of all boilers, heaters pumps, valves, appurtenances and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.

Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature, and air conditioning systems in their entirety, including the use of approved recovery equipment and processes to comply with the law.

Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of pumps handling brines or other secondary refrigerating liquids, including water, together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.

Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control, including air dryer and filtering and separating systems.

Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and devices for their distribution, regulation and control.

Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of water filters, softeners, piping, expansion tanks, and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls, including all supply lines, drains, water lines, control devices and sprinkler systems.

Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, generators and fans.

Assist with maintenance of elevators, man lifts, escalators and hoist ways except where this type of equipment is serviced and maintained by specialized contractors, and only where the Engineer is properly licensed to do so.

Assist with all electrical/control systems work and repair including circuit diagnostics, tracing and troubleshooting, operating, maintaining, and repairing all motor controls and related equipment drivers such as variable frequency drive (VFD's).

Tools considered as necessary to the fulfillment of the duties of the engineer shall include all those which may be required in the performance of his duties, including such types of special equipment necessary to operate, maintain and repair the equipment listed.

Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of all fuel oil systems including piping, pumps, valves, strainers, filters, floats, separators, lines and controls.

Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of building automation systems for HVAC, lighting and other controlled mediums, including consoles, data gathering panels, remote sensors and indicating devices.

Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer systems, sump pumps including basins and sumps, grease traps, water closets, urinals, flush valves, angle stops and piping. This includes clearing blockages in fixtures and lines as needed and on a preventative basis as well.

Assist with maintenance and repair of trash/recycling/composting/baling compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.

Assist with maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment excluding tenant owned equipment.

Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of all life Safety related equipment, including support of testing for life safety related equipment.

Assist with inventory control for parts and materials required to perform such maintenance and repairs to the building systems.

Assist with equipment room maintenance and repairs to maintain the physical condition and appearance of these rooms and equipment located within them.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Candidates must register online, complete in-person verification, and pass an aptitude exam (requiring a minimum 72% score) with International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local No. 39

Knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, electrical systems, and building automation

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Physical ability to work in mechanical rooms, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 pounds

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of OSHA safety regulations and environmental compliance

Preferred Qualifications

Universal EPA certification for refrigerant handling

Obtain stationary Engineer License (Class 1, 2, or 3 depending on facility requirements) within 4 years

Experience operating and maintaining commercial building mechanical systems

Additional trade certificati