Operating Engineer

Nashville, Tennessee

Job Title: Operating Engineer
Location: Nashville, Tennessee (On-Site)

Shift: Monday to Friday,7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Job Summary: We are recruiting for an opportunity that supports the reliable operation and upkeep of a busy facility environment. Our client is seeking a hands-on professional who can help manage skilled trades activities, keep maintenance work moving efficiently, and contribute to the smooth performance of building systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and coordinate Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC teams with a stronger emphasis on HVAC operations.
  • Manage day-to-day maintenance activities, including assigning priorities and ensuring work orders are addressed in a timely manner.
  • Perform maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of facility systems, including mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and controls.
  • Support preventative maintenance, equipment checks, contractor oversight, and safe work practices across the facility.

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 8-10 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems.
  • Ability to analyze commercial or industrial Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems, identify issues, and take corrective action.
  • EPA 608 Type II Certification required; EPA 608 Universal Certification is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.
  • Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC is preferred.
  • Experience in higher education environments is a plus, and HBCU experience is preferred.

About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.

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