Location and Job Title:

Building Enginneer
JCC of Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905

Principal Responsibilities:

Principal Responsibilities:

The Building Engineer is to maintain the JCC building equipment, keeping a high standard of maintenance, cleanliness and functionality throughout the property for all JCC owned building equipment. Inspects all systems to ensure everything is in good repair and use preventative & predictive techniques to ensure minimal down time. Complies with all jurisdiction codes, regulation and company directives for operations, using safe practices. Performs assigned repairs and/or oversees work performed by outside contractors.

Responsibilities include:

• Understand the JCC emergency codes and responsibilities of staff to respond to emergencies
• Be aware of and report safety and maintenance concerns.
• Maintain compliance with all JCC policies and procedures
• Support JCC sponsored events

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Rachel Beckwith at rbeckwith@stamfordjcc.org

Minimum Qualifications:

Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to prioritize guest impact issues with maintenance duties

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs

JCC Facilities Department

1. Answer service requests and emergency maintenance requests as directed by the Facility Director.
2. Be aware of safety and appearance concerns throughout the building and grounds at all times.
3. Correct and report issues as they develop.
4. Understand emergency codes and responsibilities of staff to respond to building emergencies.
5. Seamlessly work with others in the facilities department and larger JCC team to execute completion of projects in a cooperative, kind manner.

Part 1: Supervision and Control over work

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Director who assigns work and responsibilities, delegates asset priorities. Employee is expected to independently perform assigned work only seeking the assistance of supervisor in unusual or difficult situation. Employee plans and performs assigned work with minimum of disruption of the JCC business environment.

Part 2: Major Duties and Responsibilities (Duties may include but are not limited to the following)

• Electrical - Performs preventative maintenance as assigned, replaces and limited repairs to lightbulbs, lamps, ballasts, re-sets electric panel breakers. Performs periodic inspection of exterior lighting for safety and security. Monitors fire alarms, security system and video cameras.
• HVAC - Performs limited preventative scheduled maintenance task of motors, fans, belts thermostats, filters, monitors equipment on a daily basis to insure all equipment is working as designed, and records and reports issues immediately.
• Janitorial - Maintain a high quality cleanliness throughout all spaces, public and private, at all times, to ensure health and comfort of all employees, members and guests. Learn to use Housekeeping equipment and maintain it for optimal performance.
• Events - Performs set ups, tear downs of furniture and audio visual equipment, insures support for each event as needed to provide a quality member/ Visitor/ Customer experience
• Pools - Performs pool chemical readings, monitors pumps, filters, screens and pool levels, know and understand how to add and or adjust controllers to maintain chemical balance with in state parameters
• Building Structure - Performs semi-skilled building repairs such as patching, painting, installations, roof repairs, concrete patching and repair to playground equipment. Maintains and repairs or replaces door locks, handles, panic hardware and closers,
• Skill in using power tools, such as table saw and more
• Plumbing - Performs limited plumbing repairs including unclog drains, replace and or repair water valves, patch and repair piping.
• Landscape -ability to operate lawn equipment, maintains sidewalks keeping them free of debris and removes snow during winter months.
• Transportation - Assist in management of the JCC fleet maintenance to keep all vehicles used in transportation of students safe, clean and functional. Most have an endorsement F class D or higher
• May be required to work at heights above ground level on roofs, or changing light bulbs. Noise level may be high when operating power equipment. Employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions especially in emergency repair situations.

Part 3: Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience performing skilled work in multiple trade areas.
• Ability to operate various power tools and equipment; i.e. saws, drills, blowers, high pressure washers etc.
• Ability to work after hours to respond to emergency conditions.
• Must possess a valid CT driver's license and a safe driving record and be able and willing to operate JCC owned vehicles.

Salary:

$45,000 - $55,000

Agency Information:

The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.