Building Engineer

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of the building’s mechanical systems

• HVAC troubleshooting and preventative maintenance

• Electrical work including re-lamping, ballast replacement, and breaker reset

• Plumbing fixture repairs, drain maintenance, and restroom preventative maintenance

• Monitor and support maintenance of elevator, fire life safety devices, and UPSs

• Do routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly

• Troubleshoot and fix faulty electrical switches and light controls

• Inspect and diagnose problems and figure out the best way to correct them, frequently checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs

• Partner with contractors and vendors as needed for the effective and safe accomplishment of maintenance and specific scopes of work

• Provide or direct equipment and system operational modifications, such as critical switching, lockout/tagout, and safe working area set up so that specialty subcontractors may perform assigned or contracted duties while minimizing risk to workers and protecting the critical load

• Follow 5S principles for organization/cleanliness of “Front of House” (client/customer spaces) and “Back of House” (equipment rooms, storage areas, tool cribs, etc.) on the property

• Order supplies for PM and building as needed; ensure on site tool crib inventory is correctly managed

• Obtain and compare estimates for work to be performed by outside vendors

• Adjust doors and closers, repair T-bar drop ceiling grid and replace ceiling tiles

• Perform visual roof inspections and make minor repairs as needed

• Locksmith knowledge, lock repair and key making

• On call (1st line of support) to address escalations or emergencies if they arise according to designated on call schedule

• Ensure that all customer complaints are handled professionally, appropriately, and in a timely manner

· Other duties, as may be assigned.

Skills Required:

• 5+ years of experience in Operations & Maintenance, Construction, Facilities Maintenance and/or Building Engineering roles
• High school diploma or vocational or trade school/college required
• Strong knowledge of Work Order Control procedures and required time management to work within ETS and BMS System
• Ability to work at heights using ladders
• Experience with subcontractor and vendor contract management
• Able to use specialty hand tools, specialty diagnostic tools, and knowledge of maintenance shop practices with previous experience at the Journeyman level (Electrical and Mechanical Equipment systems)
• Work independently and as part of a team, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills
• EPA license/certificate a plus
• Must possess valid state driver’s license; may be required to travel to purchase items

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Prolonged periods walking or standing

• Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 50 pounds at a time

• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed

• Must be able to bend or stoop frequently

• Must be able to work at heights on mobile or stationary work platforms

• Must be able to operate powered industrial trucks