Commercial Building Engineer

Primary Responsibilities:

Work involved operating and maintaining heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment. Analyzes and solves technical maintenance problems. Assures security and fire alarm systems are kept in good working order. The Engineer is trained in all phases of the life cycle of a building and develops an appreciation of the building as an advanced technological system requiring close integration of many sub-systems and their individual components. Technical problems are identified, and appropriate solutions are found to improve the performance of the building in areas such as:

• Energy efficiency, lighting, and acoustics.
• Construction management;
• HVAC and control systems; Indoor air quality;
• Advanced building materials, building envelope;

Summary:

This position performs various complex functions under the direction of the Chief Engineer. Duties include, but are not limited to, the installation, testing, and repair of building Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Equipment such as VAV boxes, Self-Contained Indoor Environmental Units, Pumps, Fans, Water Treatment Systems, Humidifiers, Building Automation Systems and Associated Controls, Fire Alarm/Automated Fire Suppression Systems, Complex Electrical Equipment, Generators and all equipment and tasks associated with operating a Class A office building. Other duties will include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other tasks associated with maintaining the asset.
 

General Responsibilities:

• The Engineer is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing systems and equipment of building/property operations.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment in the property.
• Provides hands-on service operations and maintenance of building systems.
• Responsible for carrying out systems preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain inventory of needed tools and spare parts.
• Supervise contracted maintenance and service vendors.
• Maintain energy conservation programs.
• Review building and tenant alterations to ensure conformity with design criteria, reporting deficiencies to the Chief Engineer.
• Daily review of log entries from the previous workday.
• Assist in maintaining oversight of all keying schedules.
• Provides on-call support for after-hour issues that may arise within the facility. The position is considered part of the essential personnel to the asset. May be required to work weekends or Holidays.
• Demonstrate and maintain Outstanding Customer Service in all areas of responsibility, including those of subordinates.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable municipal building codes. Exhibits familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFC, and Life Safety Codes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• The qualified candidate will have 3 to 10 years of experience in commercial building operations and maintenance. Candidate must know energy management techniques, plant operations, building systems operations, repair and maintenance, and familiarity with security operations, cleaning procedures, emergency and general building procedures. May have team leadership experience.
• Computer proficiency, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Accredited technical school, military, or college certification in HVAC and/or Operating Engineering Technologies and/or equivalent job-related training and experience.
• Desired Universal CFC certification.