Senior Building Engineer

SENIOR BUILDING ENGINEER                                                                 

COMPANY

POSITION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for developing work assignments for Building Engineers who are direct reports.
• Oversees the maintenance and repairs for office and retail properties throughout the portfolio.
• Handles special work assignments and trouble calls.
• Adhere to quality levels and standard practices for all work performed.
• Assist in training personnel in proper operating procedures and techniques.
• Enforce appropriate safety regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections.
• Operate mechanical and electrical equipment, which supply the job site with power, heat, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation.
• Possess adequate license requirements for the facility.

• Operation of:
• HVAC Systems
• Water Treatment Procedures
• Electrical Equipment
• Implementation and management of:
• Operational Manuals and Logs
• Equipment History Book
• The Safety Program
• The Inventory Control Program
• The Preventive Maintenance Program
• The Daily Engineering Log
• Coordination of:
• Work Order Procedures
• Failure Analysis Procedures
• Vendor Relations
• The Formal Training Program
• Building Management Communications

• Specifically, the Engineer will perform the following duties:
• Operate, maintain, and repair all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Operate, maintain, and repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature.
• Operate, maintain, and repair pumps, handling brines, or other secondary refrigerating liquids, together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.
• Operate, maintain, and repair air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control.
• Operate, maintain, and repair all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and control devices.
• Operate, maintain, and repair water filters, softeners, piping, and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks, toilet bowls, supply lines, drains and water lines.
• Operate, maintain, and repair all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans.
• Operate, maintain, and repair fuel oil systems, including pumps, valves, lines, controls, and fuel tanks.
• Operate, maintain, and repair sanitary sewer systems, including sump pumps, basins, water closets, urinals and piping.
• Maintain and repair trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for building’s lighting, mechanical, plumbing and control components, including lighting maintenance.
• Maintain proper operation during seasonal changes and recalibrate controls based on seasonal conditions to ensure energy efficient operation.
• Maintain all equipment as required per the Preventive Maintenance Program. The Preventive Maintenance Program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer’s required service specifications.
• Maintain life safety and security systems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by building management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least eight years of general maintenance experience, preferably within the commercial real estate industry
• Basic computer skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally internally within the organization and externally with tenants, vendors and other outside parties
• Must possess strong work ethic
• Yardi work order experience a plus

COMPENSATION