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American Chemical Society FC11S4 Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician in Columbus, Ohio
Description CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content, and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 115 years, has helped innovators mine, assess, and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, and endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide. CAS is currently seeking a Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Position Summary Responsible for day-to-day preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance of major components of the CAS buildings, building management, support systems, and data center infrastructure. At the direction of the Senior Manager, Building Operations, responsible for supporting the coordination of day-to-day input and assignment of work orders in the work order system. Responsible for maintaining a wide range of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, elevators, and office systems. Responsible for providing support and set-ups for CAS meetings, corporate functions, and other corporate events. This position requires flexibility to support general maintenance and building mechanical tasks as assigned as well as be in the on-call rotation. Position Accountabilities Maintains direct contact with CAS staff with Facilities related work orders, questions, and concerns; determines course of action and work toward resolution. Supports and fulfills daily tasks related to the operation of the work order system, project tasks, and other building mechanical systems and equipment. Works with the Facilities Project Managers to meet needs for projects related to HVAC, construction, and other building related components. In conjunction with the Lead Building Mechanical Technician, operates the CAS power plant of five (5) chillers of 20,000,000 BTUh per hour cooling capacity, seven (7) boilers of 17,000,000 BTUh heating capacity and eight (8) air distribution systems capable of moving 380,000 cubic feet of air per minute within the buildings. Operates the building management hardware and software system to insure appropriate operation of these HVAC components and all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. Maintains building temperature, humidity, and office environmental comfort. In conjunction with the Lead Building Mechanical Technician operates the CAS Data Center mechanical and electrical support equipment consisting of 26 Liebert environmental computer room cooling units, two (2) 1,000 kVA Liebert UPS systems and two (2) 2,000 kW diesel emergency generators. Maintenance objective is to ensure service levels are continually met to support the Data Center 99.999% uptime requirement, 24/7/365. Serves as the work order system liaison for the maintenance/grounds group coordinating assigning and generating work orders at the direction of the Senior Manager, Building Operations. Primary daily operator of the work order system to support optimal workflow of the maintenance and grounds teams. Assists and supports special projects related to the work order system, building mechanicals, and general building maintenance. Supports snow removal operations, as assigned. Assists with the implementation of office relocation and staff move/add/change requests involving modular wall and office furniture systems. At direction of the Senior Manager, Building Operations consults with suppliers and contractors to resolve problems, as needed. Maintains supply inventories and order materials, as needed. Maintains power and hand tools. Maintains OSHA 10 certification and O&M Asbestos Training Certification Acts as part of the Life Safety Team during Fire