Building Engineer

BUILDING ENGINEER

POSITION PROFILE SUMMARY
To maintain basic operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Chief Engineer and Senior Property Manager while maintaining a relationship with property management staff

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of commercial HVAC or related experience

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be a legal citizen

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors, and air handling units
• Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Chief Engineer
• Perform general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to: building fixtures and appliances, plumbing and electrical
• Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs, and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property
• Apply working knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders
• Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant service requests
• Maintain ethical, professional and courteous relations with contractors and tenants
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member
• Demonstrate full competency in applying all property emergency procedures including: Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations, Assist with bomb searches, assist with life safety system alarms, assist emergency authorities and response teams
• Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property and make adjustments as needed.
• Actively participate in required training activities and seminars
• Assume additional responsibilities as delegated by supervisor

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices
• Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.)
• Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
• Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy
• Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations
• Understand and apply correct usage of all personal safety equipment
• Learns from mistakes, takes action to apply the learning
• When applicable*, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e. Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time
• Work standing all day
• Lift 25 lbs. or more
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)
• Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)
• Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays
• Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate

BEHAVIORS:

• Employee shall perform his/her duties using standard levels of safe productivity and dependability; ensuring work completion in a timely and zero-defect manner. Employee must portray a clean, neat, and well-groomed professional appearance with a courteous and “we care” attitude while on the job, must work well with others and interface positively and professionally with tenants, staff, vendors and services providers. The employee is required to wear company-approved attire with an identification badge in sight when required.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be expected of this position. The employee is required to follow any other reasonable instruction and perform any other reasonable duties at the request of the supervisor or other senior management personnel.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary including a full range of health benefits, vacation plan, and other benefits are available.

Colliers provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Submit resumes to:

Alison Waddell
Director
alison.waddell@colliers.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.25 - $36.06 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $36