Senior Building Engineer

What this job involves:

Main location is Fort Lauderdale, FL (must also have ability to travel to West Palm Beach and Miami).

Come join our team in S FL! Our client is a Fortune 500 media company.

Position Overview:
The Senior Building Engineer provides direct support to our client's sites in S FL with the main location in Ft. Lauderdale, which is an owned commercial property for our client.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance:
   Manage and perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, installed systems, equipment and components, parking and exterior grounds.
   Monitor building automation systems (BAS) to ensure efficient building operations.
   Supervise and coordinate the activities of maintenance mechanic and outside contractors.
   Maintain up-to-date records of maintenance activities and building operations.
   Respond to tenant service requests and address issues promptly and effectively.
   Oversee energy management and sustainability initiatives to improve building efficiency.
   Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on as found conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations.
   General maintenance - painting, hang doors, repairs to office furniture systems and doors.
   Develop and implement long-term maintenance strategies that align with the organization's goals, focusing on sustainability and optimal performance.
2. Safety:
   Complete Hazard Assessments as necessary.
   Comply with all safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safety of work areas. Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.
   Maintain compliance to State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.
   Must complete all required safety trainings as scheduled.
   Comply with all policies for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials.
3. Administrative:
   Manage and mentor maintenance mechanic.
   Use data analytics tools to monitor building performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve system reliability and efficiency.
   Alongside the Facilities Manager, implement standard operating procedures and emergency preparedness plans using JLL standards.
   Assist Facilities Manager in the preparation of the annual maintenance budget and manage expenditures within approved limits.
   Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
   Input and manage work order tickets in real time to client portal.
   Utilize JLL CMO system for emergency reporting.
   Escalate problems or issues to Facilities Manager and Senior Facilities Manager.
   Working knowledge of Microsoft products (Teams, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
   Attend work and safety meetings as required.
4. Other:
   Participate in the planning and execution of capital improvement projects.
   Stay updated with the latest advancements in building systems, technology, and integrate these innovations to enhance building performance and efficiency.
   Assist with miscellaneous duties and tasks assigned to help the office and building.
   Being self-motivated and having initiative. Ability to prioritize tasks.
   Ability to work overtime when needed and to travel to West Palm Beach and Miami offices as needed. Mileage reimbursement available.

1. Education/Training:
   High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Years of Relevant Experience:
   7 years Trade experience
   3 Years Engineering experience.
3. Other Abilities:
   Strong Customer Service skills.
   Strong Interpersonal skills.
   Self-motivated and initiative oriented.
   Ability to prioritize tasks.
4. Certifications/Licenses/Requirements:
   Universal EPA - CFC Certification preferred.
   Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. and climb up to 30 ft ladders.
   Position requires frequent climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, and driving.
   Must pass background, drug/alcohol tests.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!