Engineer

About the role

The Building Engineer is responsible for completing work orders, grounds maintenance, painting, caulking, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, electrical and completing maintenance on buildings as needed. The Building Engineer will perform general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds. The Building Engineer will also monitor the building operations and performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Take the lead to troubleshoot and repair of buildings and installed systems to include, but not limited to: plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, and HVAC.
• Maintain 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.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• May be required to direct mechanics, technicians, and outside contractors on assigned projects.
• Complete maintenance and repair records as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of two years of related experience and/or trade school training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3 years building maintenance experience.
• Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair.
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to understand and give general instructions in standard situations.
• Operate and use necessary manual and power-driven tools.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Qualifications

• Must have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems.
• May require shift work, overtime and/or on call duties.
• Stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pump, tools, ladders).
• May be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments).
• Climb ladders and stairs.

Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Benefits

Transwestern is committed to the hiring of smart, passionate, hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results.

Pay

Pay Range: $34.00 - $37.00 / hour

Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

Location

Baltimore, MD