Building Engineer

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Job Description

The Full-Time Building Engineer monitors, identifies and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance of the building(s), including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, other minor building repairs and cleanliness. Makes recommendations, performs repairs, replacement maintenance and implements preventative maintenance to guarantee that the buildings and facilities are properly and safely maintained. Has critical, specialized knowledge required at client site.

Job Duties and Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure proper knowledge of Emergency Systems (i.e. Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Fire Monitoring, Generator) if applicable.
• Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Directly supervise maintenance staff in this position. Provides technical guidance, and training to team members. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

Salary

• $80,000 - $85,000 annually, DOE

Benefits Summary:

• World-Class Training
• Individual and Branch Achievement Bonuses
• CAI (Community Association Industry) Course/Designation Assistance
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Incentives

Requirements

• 5+ years of directly related or closely related general maintenance, or facility maintenance experience
• Universal CFC certification required.
• Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.