Lead Building Engineer

Description of Duties, including but not limited to:

· Overseeing building automation systems, encompassing energy management, controls, actuators, VAVs, FPBs, and troubleshooting.

· Knowledge of various building systems such as HVAC, building automation, hydronics, pneumatics, plumbing, electrical, fire, and life safety systems.

· Conducting routine maintenance tasks on buildings, including minor painting, patching, and drywall finishing.

· Maintaining records and logs pertaining to equipment operations.

· Interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

• Collaborating closely with vendors and contractors to coordinate and supervise projects.
• Undertaking general carpentry work, including door hinge and closer replacement and repair, weather stripping and caulking, lock and hardware replacement, and minor finish hardware repair.
• Ensuring compliance with fire department and building department codes and regulations.
• Maintain inventory of building supplies, including keys, light bulbs, ballasts, and other essential supplies and materials.
• Effectively utilize communication tools (such as email, messaging, two-way radio, written, and verbal) with the Property Manager, Chief Engineer, and other team members including vendors.
• Being available for on-call duty for a full week as per the commercial on-call rotation schedule.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Fulfilling additional duties and tasks as assigned.
• Familiarizing oneself with the company's policies, manuals, and mission statement to actively contribute as a team member towards achieving organizational objectives.

Required Education:

· High school education required.

Required Experience/Skills:

· Minimum of three (3) years of experience in commercial property management.

· Proficiency in various building systems, including HVAC, building automation, energy management, controls, actuators, troubleshooting, VAVs, FPBs, hydronics, pneumatics, plumbing, electrical, fire, and life safety systems.

· Capacity to work flexible shifts and days with limited supervision.

· Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule as per the Chief Engineer's directives.

· Demonstrated customer relationship skills.

· Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously.

· Self-directed with excellent follow-through.

· Strong verbal and communication skills.

· Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

· Ability to drive to other local commercial assets as needed.

Equipment Utilized (Including Software):

· Must be able to move equipment and supplies up to 50 pounds or more up a flight of stairs or in a crawl space.

· Carry a 12-foot ladder, set up and work overhead for extended periods of time.

· Handle pipe wrenches up to 36 inches, power snake equipment and other various power equipment weighing 50 pounds or more to affect plumbing repairs.

· Email and applicable software applications including Microsoft 365.

Required Internal and External Contact:

· Ability to collaborate effectively with tenants, vendors, customers, supervisors, and other team members.

Type of Supervision:

· Directly reports to Property Manager and Chief Engineer. Must be self-motivated and have a “can do” attitude.

Job Type:

· Full-time

Pay:

· $36.06 - $38.46 per hour

Expected hours:

· No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Rotating shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical: 3 years (Preferred)
• Building engineer: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• EPA Universal Refrigerant license (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person