Building Engineer/Senior Building Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains building system operations and performance.
• Utilizes various trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
• Oversees and inspects work performed by outside contractors.
• Performs repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
• Reviews and estimates time and materials needed for repairs.
• Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete tasks.
• Maintains an energy management program to operate systems efficiently.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including repairs and replacements.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations and summons additional assistance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job requirements

• 3-5 years work experience in building maintenance and operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic controls system, EMS and other building mechanical systems.
• Refrigeration or Electrical license a plus but not required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook; experience with electronic work order and preventative maintenance systems.
• The candidate must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Work Conditions & Essential Physical Characteristics

• Work both inside and outside the property with exposure to weather, fumes, electrical current, and machine noise.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, repetitive use of hands, power hand grasping, and reaching above and below shoulder level.
• Occasional sitting, squatting, crawling, kneeling.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment and machinery. May be required to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally weighing up to 75 pounds.

Benefits

We offer competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and free gym membership.

About the role

Synergy, a leading Boston commercial real estate firm, seeks a Building Engineer. This individual will be a key member of our engineering staff, working under limited supervision, performing all maintenance duties and responding to work orders, tenant calls, and other operational/administrative duties for an urban office building in Boston.

Synergy is a real estate investment and operating company primarily focused on the Boston market. We are one of the largest and most active landlords in the city, active members of the Boston business community, and have been recognized as Landlord of the Year by the GBREB Commercial Brokers Association (CBA). We are also proud to support numerous organizations that make a positive impact in our city.

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and free gym membership.