Commercial Building Engineer

Kemper Development Company

We are located in the heart of Downtown Bellevue, is family-owned and fourth-generation company. Building community and fostering cultural growth has been a legacy of the Freeman family for over seven decades. This dedication to the betterment of Bellevue as a place to live and work and the creation of community-centric developments has and will always be the hallmark of the Freeman family and Kemper Development Company.

We are currently looking for individuals that have a strong work ethic that upholds the values and goals of the company by performing their job to the best of their ability.  You will be a great candidate if you are dependable, respectful, productive, and a good team player.   

Distinguishing Characteristics of Work and Essential Attributes  

Employees in this classification are responsible for evaluating, modifying, and performing preventative maintenance functions as well as operating, maintaining, improving, troubleshooting, and repairing all aspects of building systems across all properties in the KDC portfolio on a 24hr-a-day, 7 day-a-week basis (attendance is a significant consideration in this job classification).  Work varies but is generally governed by department policies as described in the current Policy Manual, regulations, and operating procedures.  Job performance is reviewed regularly by the Lead Building Engineer. 

The Building Engineer is expected to act with a great deal of independence and initiative in daily performance of his/her duties, continuously demonstrating and maintaining proficiency in all Repair and Maintenance related tasks. The Building Engineer will be tested on his/her knowledge and be asked to demonstrate certain skills at regular intervals.  English reading /writing skills and verbal communication skills are required. 

The Building Engineer must display the following essential attributes at all times while representing KDC:

• Best Practices 
• Customer Service 
• Integrity 
• Honesty 
• Teamwork 
• Strategic thinking 
• Reliable 
• Ambitious
• Insightful 
• Respect other’s points of view
• Kind 
• Decisive 
• Loyal
• Dependable 
  
  

Required Knowledge Abilities and Skills 

Repair and Maintenance personnel at KDC cover a wide range of duties across several different environments including retail, office, and exterior.

The Building Engineer is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing complex electromechanical equipment associated with building infrastructures.  This will include but is not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, Energy Management (EMS), Life Safety, and structural elements (egress doors, ceiling components, etc.) of various types of buildings.  The Building Engineer will be responsible for completing work orders and repairs across all properties in the KDC Portfolio, maintaining the properties and all equipment designated in a clean and orderly fashion, for performing certain repairs as required (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) and for assisting in completing tenant service requests as needed.   Responsibilities will also include customer service requirements.  The Building Engineer must possess the following skills and specifications:

• Must be dependable, responsible, honest, and hardworking.
• Must be able to learn quickly and follow directions.
• Must be able to communicate using a hand-held radio.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret system plans and schematics and to apply troubleshooting skills to repair and maintain systems and equipment.
• Functions well under stress, maintaining composure and reflecting a professional demeanor.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required; proactive communication skills are a requisite for establishing and maintaining tenant and team confidence.  (English language required)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all company and department policies.  
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices related to customer service and tenant relations.
• Uses logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions before making decisions.
• Uses logic in problem solving in order to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Subject to call 24/7, carrying company issued cell phone and/or other electronic communication device(s) that will allow employee to be responsive to portfolio.
• Ability to analyze things that need to be changed, and then implement change in a sensitive, effective, and legally sound manner, sharing or giving credit to others when appropriate.
• Computer proficiency in standard software including Microsoft Office and applicable maintenance programs.
• Must be able to respond to all supervisor requests in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Deal with people in a manner showing sensitivity, tact, and professionalism. 

Essential Functions and Duties

Within assigned areas, this position requires the following.  Other duties will be assigned as needed.

• Detailed, scheduled maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, steam systems, and specialty items such as general mechanical or electrical work that may be assigned.
• Perform preventive maintenance work, including entering equipment performance data on the necessary records consistent with the maintenance system in the building.
• Repair, troubleshoot, and assist with installation of any and all mechanical systems that are the contractor’s responsibility, including heating, ventilation, and cooling systems and all related equipment as it applies.
• Ensures completion of maintenance and repair jobs in accordance with established standards.
• Patrols, inspects, logs and maintains all mechanical, HVAC, electrical, piping and plumbing systems and equipment as required to the end that the most economical and efficient results may be obtained.
• Responsible for assisting with fire/life/safety and security programs. 
• Ability to perform special projects as assigned.
• Handles sensitive and confidential information, and works independently and within a team.
• Responsible to coordinate, plan and schedule maintenance and operation of building systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair building systems as needed in a timely fashion, along with appropriate records as to what was actually done and why.
• Communicates and fosters teamwork with other Kemper Departments to ensure agreements are successfully managed, opportunities are maximized, and customer’s expectations are exceeded.

Environmental Factors/Physical Demands:

• Work involves running to emergencies on occasion, the ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs, walking and/or standing for several hours, talking, hearing, smelling, using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Periodically, the employee in this classification will be required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.  Normal color vision is required, as well as close vision, distance vision, night vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, lift, and/or carry up to 75lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud in some areas of the portfolio. 
• Employee will be outside in all kinds of weather
• The employee may be required to sit for long periods.
• The employee will be required to climb on and use ladders and related systems to access building systems in various areas.
  
  

Education/work Experience Requirements 

Education: High School Diploma/GED, Trade school or some college preferred.

Experience: 3 years of progressive experience in Building systems maintenance.  

Note: Work experience or college degree can be mutually substituted for education and experience requirements noted above.  

Note: Must possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License with no major or continuing driving offenses that demonstrate a lack of concern for safety in the last 5 years.

Note: Successful candidate will be required to pass a background check and drug screen.  Due to the safety sensitivity of this job, passing a full drug screening including cannabis will be required.  

Pay: $35-$40 per/hr