NOW HIRING: Town Seeking Buildings System Manager

WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a town job opportunity from Town Hall:

Building Systems Manager for Public Buildings Department

Unit: Non-Union
Reporting To: Superintendent of Public Buildings
Base Wages: MS – 9, $71,189.06 – $90,079.77
Hours: 40 Hours per week, required to be available to respond to after-hours support of critical systems or for routine system maintenance.

Definition

The Building Systems Manager is responsible for developing and implementing energy efficiency programs throughout Town buildings, and managing the coordinated building systems controls for the new High School, including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, neutralization systems, elevator, fire protection, and security systems. Proposes strategies and implements projects to integrate additional buildings into an overall building systems management program.

Essential Functions

Working under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Buildings or designee, perform the following functions:

• Manage the integrated building systems controls at the new Wilmington High School. The system controls will incorporate HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, elevator, security, fire protection, acid neutralization, and other systems.
• Work with designers, engineers, and construction team for the new Wilmington High School to select and implement an integrated building system. Participate in the commissioning process to ensure the system is balanced and performing at optimum levels. Participate in the punch list process to ensure all systems are installed, integrated, and functioning as excepted and needed prior to completion of the project.
• Develop and implement a plan for improvements to existing public buildings that increase energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption. Plans may incorporate recommendations for capital investments, policy development, and/or procedural changes that reduce the Town’s energy costs and maximize efficiency.
• Work with Public Buildings staff and with various departments to communicate, educate, and implement plan components including preventative maintenance programs, energy reduction efforts, systems upgrades, and other projects.
• Establish and monitor preventative maintenance schedules and procedures for building systems in all public buildings.
• Develop and implement a process for collecting, evaluating, and reporting on system performance, energy use, and efficiency-program outcomes for public buildings.
• Investigate options for incorporating renewable energy systems such as photovoltaic into public buildings. Develop and implement plans for renewable energy programs as appropriate.
• Identify grants, funding, and other resources to support energy efficiency improvements at public buildings. Work with various departments to apply for and oversee implementation of grants aimed at energy efficiency projects that achieve the Town’s goals.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Building Manager, systems engineer, or combination of associated education and experience.
• Knowledge of current building HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, and other systems as well as DDC and building automation controls.
• Knowledge of property management principles, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of mandatory safety system testing and documentation requirements (fire protection systems, elevator, laboratory eyewash, laboratory acid waste neutralization etc).
• Able to respond to after hours supports needs for critical system restorations.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Self-motivating and independent professional able to manage and prioritize workload with general direction from supervisors.
• Ability to be equally effective working on a team or working independently.

Job Environment

Work is performed both inside and outside. May be subjected to loud noise and exposure to extremes of heat and cold temperatures and inclement weather. Required to traverse uneven terrain, may be required to bend or stoop and is subject to one or more hazards such as those associated with working and near heavy equipment, mechanical and electrical systems.

Physical Requirements

The work is mutually mental and physical requiring an intellectual nature. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear for extended periods. Frequently required use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reaches with hands and arms, crawls and climbs. Specific vision abilities required include close and medium distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal sounds, distinguish sound as voice and communicate through human speech. Required to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. This position requires the ability to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other general office equipment.

To Apply:

Submit resume, cover letter and completed application to:
Susan L. Inman
Assistant Town Manager/Human Resources Director
Town Manager’s Office
Town of Wilmington
121 Glen Road
Wilmington, MA 01887-3597

or via email at:
jobs@wilmingtonma.gov

If submitting by email please use “Building Systems Manager” in the subject. Resume, cover letter and completed application may be attached as a PDF to the email. Please note, we will not reformat or fix formatting issues if sending electronically in a file type other than PDF.

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