Shift Engineer II

Shift Engineer II

Job Title: Facilities Shift Engineer II
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Chief Engineer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Shift Engineer II is an entry-level position designed to build foundational skills in facility maintenance. This role supports the Engineering team by performing preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks, as well as basic repairs under supervision. The position emphasizes learning departmental safety standards, applying technical knowledge in practice, and contributing to the upkeep of core building systems while supporting senior engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs on facility equipment and systems.
• Assist with pool operations, including cleaning, water testing, and filter maintenance.
• Carry out basic HVAC upkeep, such as filter changes and thermostat checks.
• Support building upkeep with general tasks such as painting, drywall repair, and light carpentry.
• Perform basic plumbing and electrical tasks (e.g., unclogging drains, replacing light bulbs, outlet covers).
• Address minor safety hazards and escalate larger issues to Supervisors.
• Assist with moving furniture, setting up for events, and providing general engineering support.
• Maintain tools and work areas in good condition.
• Use CMMS to receive, document, and complete work orders.
• Support senior staff on complex tasks, gaining hands-on training.
• Maintain Engineering Shop by departmental safety standards, OSHA compliance, and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in maintenance, construction, or related handyman services.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform physical tasks in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• CPO Certificate preferred.
• OSHA 10 Hour Required.

Performance Expectations

• Completes assigned work consistently and safely.
• Requires supervision for advanced troubleshooting but demonstrates steady progress toward independence.
• Shows reliability, adaptability, and commitment to departmental standards.

Language Skills

Physical Demands

Throughout the full duration of each shift, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50+ lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment includes conditions necessary to fulfill the above objectives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Safety

Safety must be embraced by all employees. We always work safely and assist others to do the same by following departmental and company safety procedures.