Building Engineer II

•  Proactively support the development and successful implementation of the preventative maintenance program for the portfolio
• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs in accordance with license(s) held
• Perform scheduled inspections, complete, and submit forms and/or checklists accurately and on time
• Note items on inspection checklist which require follow up or additional work; communicate findings with Chief and/or client
• Provide recommendations to Chief Engineer and/or client regarding needed repairs or services
• Act as lead of other Engineers as requested
• Read and understand operations manuals, constructions drawings, diagrams, and work orders necessary to perform maintenance and other work
• Maintain appearance of property to Facilities Partners and Client’s standards
• Collaborate with other contracted vendors, and ensure quality of work performed by them
• Review, monitor and/or provide scope and specifications for contracted property services
• Partner with Chief and/or client to develop specifications for contracted services
• Respond to and resolve tenant service requests in accordance with license(s) held (e.g., replace ballasts, repair plumbing, etc.)
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting in a professional and positive manner with clients, vendors, co-workers, etc.
• Support annual operating and capital budgeting process as requested
• Use a variety of hand and power tools following all safety practices
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment at all times
• Attend monthly safety trainings and follow all safety procedures
• Report all accidents immediately
• Be aware of and report all potential safety hazards immediately
• Other job duties as requested

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, loud noise, airborne particles and both hot and cold temperatures.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds and sometimes more than 10 pounds and rarely over 50 pounds. The employee must frequently climb a ladder. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently drive an automobile.

Education & Experience:

Education/Certification: High School diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance and the ability to be covered by our insurer; maintain an O7 card, where applicable

Required Knowledge: Demonstrated working knowledge of typical office building systems (e.g., mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical, HVAC, security systems, plumbing, etc.)

Experience Required: 5-7 years’ experience in commercial building maintenance or related field; 5+ years’ experience operating relevant computer hardware/software (e.g., HVAC, security, MS Office, Work order system, smart phones, etc.)

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to obtain an employee fidelity bond
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to build relationships with clients, vendors, and internal partners
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and mediate difficult client situations
• Ability to speak, write and understand English
• Professional communication etiquette with good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team
• Ability to anticipate problems and solve proactively
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, identify, and utilize resources needed to execute tasks within a deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking, initiative, and trouble shooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to use relevant technology including email, work order system, and smart phone
• Willingness and demonstration of professional development and continual learning
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks thoroughly and on time
• Available to work overtime and be on call as needed
• Professional, clean, and neat appearance
• Ability to provide small hand tools as needed
• Must have dependable vehicle capable of transporting needed tools/equipment (e.g., ladder, power washer, hand tools, power tools, etc.