Building Engineer/Building Electrician

About the role

The Building Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems as well as performance of preventative and unscheduled maintenance; in accordance with Oxford guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Building Engineer will have the following responsibilities:
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Proactive and positive demeanor with “can do” attitude.
• Conduct and monitor performance measurement and management review process, as applicable.
• Perform engineering maintenance analysis and repair activities, as required.
• Promote an environment of learning for all staff.
• Set challenging goals, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and persistence about accomplishing them and hold themselves and the team accountable for achieving results.
• Use software based tenant request system to troubleshoot recurring problems and to increase tenant comfort.
• Collaborate with regional staff for the execution of strategic engineering related initiatives.
• Promote engineering best practices and emphasizing continuous improvement related to all engineering related matters.
• Collaborates with property management team to address customer relation issues.
• Clearly organize and express ideas and opinions both orally and in writing.
• Utilize PM program to ensure preventive maintenance (PM) is being scheduled and performed in a planned and effective manner.
• Actively monitor completion reports and make adjustments when necessary.
• Provide Sr. Engineer or Chief engineer with monthly reports.
• Utilize software based work order system to effectively monitor, schedule and evaluate manpower and resources.
• Promote energy awareness and conservation utilizing the MACH energy program and the building’s energy management systems. Including working with property management to execute on the asset specific sustainability program.
• Support Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer by overseeing vendors and contractors to ensure building systems are properly maintained and all work is performed in accordance with building rules and regulations and that safety plans are submitted when applicable.
• Support Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer with oversight of construction activities including plan review, submitting comments and attending job site meetings to ensure compliance with base building standards and specifications and local authorities – building department, fire department, etc.
• Aid the Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer in the management of capital and special projects, including – compliance with building rules and regulations, and ensuring proper close-out documentation.
• Assist the Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer in the planning and execution of a successful Operational Audit.
• Implement and maintain accurate record keeping of relevant building information.
• Ensure proper timing of purchases and expenditures so that proper cash flow is maintained.

Requirements

• Ideal Experience
• Experience - Two to three years’ relevant experience in modern office building.
• Strong “hands on” troubleshooting skills in HVAC, electrical and plumbing.
• Educational Background - Two year trade school certificate emphasizing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety and building control systems preferred.
• Certifications - Relevant state/local license for HVAC preferred, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license, OSHA, ACM awareness and BOMA accredited course certifications desirable.

Qualifications

• Education - Two year trade school certificate emphasizing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety and building control systems preferred.
• Certifications - Relevant state/local license for HVAC preferred, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license, OSHA, ACM awareness and BOMA accredited course certifications desirable.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proactive and positive demeanor with “can do” attitude.
• Strong “hands on” troubleshooting skills in HVAC, electrical and plumbing.
• Universal level refrigerant recovery license.
• OSHA certification.
• ACM awareness.
• BOMA accredited course certifications.

Benefits

To succeed in this role, you will bring the following:

• Ideal Experience
• Experience - Two to three years’ relevant experience in modern office building.
• Strong “hands on” troubleshooting skills in HVAC, electrical and plumbing.
• Educational Background - Two year trade school certificate emphasizing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety and building control systems preferred.
• Certifications - Relevant state/local license for HVAC preferred, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license, OSHA, ACM awareness and BOMA accredited course certifications desirable.

Pay

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. The base salary that is ultimately offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set. The expected salary/hourly range for this position is $34- 44 per hour. You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.