Lead Building Engineer

Lead Building Engineer (Seattle, WA)

As a Lead Building Engineer, your expertise will play a key role in the daily success of our commercial property in downtown Seattle! We’re looking for a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in delivering great tenant experiences and supporting a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment.

ABOUT UNICO PROPERTIES LLC

Unico Properties LLC, a subsidiary of Unico Investment Group LLC, is a commercial real estate investor, developer, and full-service operator focused on office assets in emerging markets throughout the United States.

Since 1953, Unico Properties has created places where people want to be, curating environments that foster the well-being of people and communities. Unico is committed to building and operating sustainable real estate—buildings that protect our planet’s resources and are healthy and productive places to live and work.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

We offer competitive pay and generous benefits, including:

• Two benefit plans to choose from: a Qualified High Deductible Health Plan or a Buy-Up PPO Plan.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption.
• 401(k) plan with up to $9,000 in employer matching each year, 401(k) after-tax elections allowed up to 415(c) limit.
• Starting with 3 weeks of flexible paid time off (PTO), which increases with tenure.
• 11 paid holidays off each year.
• 12 hours of paid volunteer time and $200 charitable contribution matching each year.
• Up to $2,000 Education allowance yearly.
• Required licensing and training is 100% covered.

SALARY

Starting at $39.00 - $43.00 / hour for candidates in Washington state.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Lead Building Engineer performs repairs and maintenance tasks, including preventive maintenance to the building structure and systems; is responsible for maintaining the condition of the property interiors, exteriors, and site using materials and equipment following manufacturer’s directions; continually strives to increase their working knowledge of the property; and works in compliance with all safety rules and regulations. Promotes a culture and demonstrates market leadership that is committed to sustainability and strategic energy.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs preventative and specific maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools as directed by work orders including general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing (may perform these duties with a high-level expertise in one or more areas); trouble shoot, diagnose, and correct minor and major HVAC issues, electronical issues (24v to 480v), and plumbing issues including removing and replacing miscellaneous plumbing fixtures
• Performs light sheetrock wall repair and painting
• Maintains assigned response times to tenant calls
• Performs some special project work for tenants as directed by Chief Engineer
• Operates the building in a code-compliant manner, maximizing energy efficiency while maintaining tenant comfort, and in a manner that is aligned with building LEED and energy conservation measures
• Maintains log of weekly water meter reads for LEED and EnergyStar
• Maintains proper levels of chemical treatment in closed and open loop HVAC systems
• Repairs/replaces lock and passage sets including pinning of cylinders and cutting keys, maintains key logs
• Follows requirements for Purchase Orders, including necessary documentation and tenant signatures
• Performs monthly tenant bill back meter reads
• Maintains daily data logs for critical equipment
• Performs snow removal and/or ice melt distribution in inclement weather
• Proficiently operates fire life safety systems throughout property/properties
• Continuously inspects property/properties for safety hazards, and works in compliance with all safety rules and regulations
• Maintains and keeps clean all phone/electrical closets/switchgear, etc.
• Keeps shop and desk area clean and organized
• Interfaces with vendors and contractors in coordination of work and inspection of work
• Covers duties at other properties when assigned staff is absent, or as needed for special projects
• Participates in the Engineering on-call schedule
• Drives company vehicle, as needed

ABOUT YOU

Do you have the skills and meet the qualifications below? If so, we want to hear from you! 

SKILLS

• Proficient in operation of the building Energy Management System along with intimate working knowledge of programming and troubleshooting of the system and components
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment and prioritize tasks
• Familiarity with domestic water pumping systems along with associated pressure reducing and backflow devices
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ability to operate computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficiency with one or more work order and preventative maintenance programs
• “Best in Class” customer service skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• Current driver’s license, required
• 5 years’ experience in property / building engineering and maintenance
• 2-year technical accreditation
• Previous experience with building EMS (Energy Management Systems) and controls

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position

• Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together
• Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Repetitive Motions: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery
• Physical Strength: Work requires occasional lifting of 50-75 lbs. and routine lifting of 25 lbs.; ability to maneuver in confined spaces 10% of the time; ability to perform duties at heights 10% of the time

Mental Activities and Requirements of this Position

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables
• Mathematics Ability: Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two digit numbers; to perform the basic arithmetic operations with money; to perform operations with units such as inch, foot, and yard / ounce and pound
• Language Ability: Ability to use passive vocabulary of 5,000-6,000 words; ability to read at a slow rate; ability to define unfamiliar words in dictionaries for meaning, spelling, and pronunciation 

Unico Properties LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

All candidates will receive consideration without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.  

If an applicant requires accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to careers@unicoprop.com.

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