Building Engineer
Hands on position with the responsibility to ensure all building maintenance, repair and operations are executed and documented properly for a multiple locations in the Topeka and Lawrence Metro Area.
All work must be consistent with equipment manufacturer O&M manual prescriptive guidance and with standard practices including ASHRAE and BOMA.
Role involves the following tasks, with the focus being the successful safe operation of the building
1. Assure all maintenance and operation activities for landlord obligations (i.e. all building components that the lease requires the landlord to control) are executed and documented.
2. Perform repair and maintenance activity, including but not limited to:
· HVAC Systems
· Building Automation Systems
· Building electrical
· Lighting
· Plumbing/plumbing fixtures
· Life Safety Systems
3. Communicate effectively with property management, tenants and visitors
4. Have a working knowledge of the landlord’s lease obligations for the property and all compliance that governs building repair/operation and maintenance.
5. With guidance from property manager, designate 3rd party contractor activities for building maintenance, repair and operation. Develop scopes of work for contractors and solicit competitive bids for property manager.
· Inspect contractor work to ensure completeness and compliance with contract scope and timing.
· Ensure contractor performs all work in compliance with OSHA and applicable codes and regulations.
6. Routinely inspect building components. Inspections should include photos documenting building and building component condition (e.g. air filters, condensate pans, roof, etc.)
7. Document scheduled maintenance, customer generated requests, and emergency response though the customer provided work order management system.
8. Correct deficiencies that pose a threat to building occupants and guests (ex: treat walkways for ice/snow and remove trip hazards)
9. Operate building automation system per design engineer’s sequence of control
10. Have a working knowledge of the fire alarm system and its components including the operation the fire panel, disable/enable zones, etc.
11. Ensure all work is performed per OSHA and Company safety manual. Complete applicable safety training. Company provides on-line training and on-site training as you define as necessary. Company will provide any direction or resources essential to assure all safety training required by OSHA has been provided to staff.
Competencies
· Technical Proficiency
· Ethical conduct
· Sense of Urgency
· Results driven
· Initiative
· Mechanically Inclined
· Ability to use technology: smart phones, computers, and web-based applications
· Multitasking
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, electrical systems, and plumbing systems.
The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Preferred Education and Experience
1. High school diploma or equivalent required
2. 5 to 7 years of experience in commercial building operation and commercial maintenance roles preferred
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Authorized to work in the United States
Ability to pass a company background check
Ability to pass a driver record review for access and use of company vehicles.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay based on the skills and experience of the candidate.
Company vehicle provided for this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Experience:
- Preventative maintenance: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person