Commercial Building Sr Maintenance Engineer in Ruston LA

About The Role

As a Sr Building Engineer, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and installations of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or HVAC equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of buildings. Working under general direction, you will monitor building system operations and performance.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems.
• Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks.
• Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.
• Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.
• Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation and locksmith tasks.
• Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
• Uses PC and/or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training.
• Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and eight or more years experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: Universal CFC certification required. Additional certifications in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and Analytical Skills: Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Service and Customer Focus: Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Financial Knowledge: Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles and to understand operating budgets. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.

Reasoning Abilities

• Comprehension, Analysis, and Interpretation: Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents.
• Solving Problems: Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Computer Skills: Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook.
• Physical Requirements: Stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Scope of Responsibility

Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Safety Responsibilities

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of those who are affected by your work. This includes but is not limited to: Complete all required and assigned HSE training at a satisfactory level, Follow all activity policies and procedures, including all HSE-related requirements at all times, Participate in all HSE-related programs & activities as required, including incident investigations, interviews, auditing and assessment, etc. Report any conditions which you feel could result in an accident or injury and / or stop work if required.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Benefits

Benefits start 1st of the month: Medical, dental vision, PTO, 401k, etc. Internal advancement available after 6-month mark Work/life balance Competitive Pay Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).