Building Engineer

About the role

This position involves the efficient operation and preventative maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within a class A building. It includes taking direction from the Chief Engineer, completing work orders promptly, and supervising vendors during building systems testing and tenant buildouts. Additionally, the role may involve emergency on-call duties and occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems, including HVAC, building controls, electrical, fire alarm, and suppression systems.
• Clean, lubricate, and service a wide variety of pumps, valves, electrical, and mechanical devices.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and make recommendations to upgrade maintenance operations and/or implement savings opportunities.
• Possess competent knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in facility operations.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, preventative maintenance, etc.
• Maintain and operate fire and life safety systems such as fire alarm systems, fire pumps, and related fire protection system equipment as assigned.
• Capable of operating scissor and boom lifts.
• Efficient at reading and documenting gas and water meters.
• Perform carpentry and snow removal when necessary.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits.
• Use technology such as smart phones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc.

Requirements

• Technical proficiency in at least one of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, Building management systems.
• Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel & Word.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in a commercial property setting.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Skills

• Technical, vocational, or on-the-job training in at least one of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, Building management systems.
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word.

Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time off. The compensation for this role is $39.95 - $47.00 per hour, based on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.