Facility Engineer

About Atlanta United FC

About AMB Sports and Entertainment

Position Summary

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of all building systems, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire & Life Safety Systems
• Troubleshoot and repair general carpentry, plumbing and electrical issues.
• Operate and monitor the Building Management System (BMS) to ensure optimal performance of building systems.
• Manage vendor service contracts and the supervision of on-site vendor personnel.
• Stay current with the latest trends, technology and best practices related to facility maintenance, sustainability, and management, identifying potential upgrades to current procedures and maintenance/inventory tracking.
• Assist the Director, Facility Operations with OPEX and CAPEX budget oversight, development, and forecasting.
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment with a particular emphasis on HVAC systems and filter replacement.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests during and outside of normal business hours.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment and maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Assist the Coordinator, Facility Operations on special event scheduling and operations.
• Assist the grounds team with any tasks that require additional support.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the sports or entertainment industry.
• High school diploma with an equivalent mix of post-secondary education, trade school/apprenticeship, and/or practical experience.
• Some level of formal HVAC training required.
• Experience maintaining building systems, developing maintenance programs, and functional knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical.
• Availability to be on-call and work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays if needed.
• Must be able to move and/or lift, up to 50lbs and have the ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Must have a valid GA driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in forklift and aerial lift operation.
• Relevant licenses and certifications.

Required Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with industry standard building and operational codes
• Knowledge of current methods, terminology, equipment, tools and materials used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions as they pertain to engineering in a medium sized facility.
• Experience implementing facility sustainability programs or the demonstrated passion and willingness to do so.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to work with contractors, vendors, local agencies, and colleagues (both onsite and within the AMBSE family)
• Ability to work independently and to effectively supervise others when needed.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail