Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or construction engineering preferred
4 years of related work experience
Customer service oriented
Proficient in Word, Excel, Calendar, and Google Drive Documents
Responsibilities
Maintain and repair campus infrastructures, including HVAC, electrical systems, and plumbing
Perform skilled trades work such as carpentry and painting for infrastructure alterations
Utilize facility work request system to manage work orders and preventative maintenance
Supervise outside contractors on engineering-related tasks as necessary
Guide internal construction projects and collaborate with contractors
Initiate forward-looking maintenance programs for building systems
Respond to power outages and emergencies as part of the response team
Benefits
Involvement in recycling and green initiatives
On-call duty availability
Opportunity to work on diverse projects across the Pixar campus
Full Job Description
The Facility Operations Building Engineer collaborates with other Facility Operations staff to provide overall facilities technical support and service, manages all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural systems for Pixar and follows and maintains preventative maintenance programs. In addition, the Facility Operations Building Engineer may be involved in the design, enhancement or installation of new systems and makes recommendations for capital expenditures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and repair the campus infrastructures, equipment and grounds, including, but not limited to those systems listed below:
Performs skilled trades work, such as carpentry or painting in the construction, repair or alteration of infrastructures such as walls, roofs or office fixtures. Works with internal team or outside vendors in the installation or repair of building infrastructure, electrical, mechanical, controls and plumbing as required to support the Studio. Makes ongoing or special inspections of the premise to determine repair work necessary
Utilize the facility work request system to manage all work in progress, preventative maintenance programs and work order history
Supervise outside contractors working on the Pixar campus on appropriate engineering related tasks only if necessary
Involvement in internal construction projects, including guiding general contractors and sub contractors
Provide guidance to other team members as needed
Initiate and follow through on forward-looking maintenance programs of Pixar's building related systems and materials
Provide building management system operation and support, including comfort and environmental calls
Power outage and emergency response team responder
Involvement in recycling program and green efforts
Available for on-call duties
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or construction engineering preferred
4 years of related work experience
Must be customer service oriented
Competent at Word, Excel, Calendar, Google Drive Documents
SKILLS:
Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings or rough sketches
Ability to manage projects and work loads independently
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to troubleshoot in a variety of situations, and be resourceful in determining solutions
Willingness to take initiative and resolve problems
Strong collaborator, ability to work well on a team, as well as independently
Ability to work well under pressure and within given deadlines, be spontaneous and handle last minute tasks
Ability to work with all levels of the organization
Strong written and verbal communication skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, climb, reach, stand and bend, possess the ability to have a broad range of motion, ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $74,545.00 to $96,470.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
About Pixar
Pixar Animation Studios is an American computer animation studio that creates animated feature films, shorts, and television specials. The studio's headquarters are located in Emeryville, California. Pixar was founded in 1979 as the Graphics Group, part of the Lucasfilm computer division, before its spin-off as a corporation in 1986 with funding from Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs. Pixar has produced 23 feature films, beginning with Toy Story in 1995, which was the first-ever computer-animated feature film. The studio has won numerous awards, including 11 Academy Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, and 11 Grammy Awards.
