Job Summary:
Due to the pending retirement of our building engineer, we are seeking a Building Engineer (BE). The BE is a salaried, overtime-exempt professional with direct responsibility for the physical plant of our historic clubhouse. This hands-on position involves light maintenance tasks, supervision of outside contractors, and administration of building maintenance functions. This is a hands-on role that requires technical expertise and excellent customer service skills.
Responsibilities:
· Building maintenance maintains all aspects of the building and grounds to the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, orderliness, efficiency, record keeping and professionalism. The BE is proactive in his duties and makes recommendations for improving systems and procedures.
· Project management: coordinates and manages maintenance projects and property renovations.
· Supervision: trains and supervises repair/maintenance staff, vendors, and outside contractors.
· Serves as the Club’s expert on all building operation systems including HVAC, steam, electrical, plumbing, fire sprinklers, utilities, laundry, fire suppression systems, dish machine, elevator, disabled lift, lighting, irrigation, security, etc.
· Emergency response: handles emergencies in cooperation with other management staff and takes an active role in training staff in the safe use of equipment and systems.
· Communication: interfaces positively with co-workers, members, and vendors and reports concerns.
· Other: additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.
· Maintains a self-improvement program and keeps abreast of new equipment technology, automation, standards, codes, maintenance procedures, and emergency response.
Qualifications:
- · Professional training certification or a minimum of 5 years of experience in building maintenance are strongly desired, though we will consider candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· High School degree required, though we will consider candidates with equivalent education or experience
· Experience and verifiable competence in building systems including HVAC, steam, gas, electrical, plumbing, repair work and/or equivalent training are required.
· Excellent communication skills are required, including proficient oral and written communication. English fluency is required and the ability to speak additional languages is highly desired.
· Good organizational and time management skills are required.
· Computer competency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and building systems is required.
· Experience in emergency response is highly desired. Must be capable of taking a leadership role in emergency response.
· Must demonstrate a working knowledge of building codes and regulations pertaining to all basic trades.
· CFC and other trade certifications are desired.
· Experience supervising maintenance staff or equivalent training in supervision is highly desired.
Physical Requirements:
· Standing, sitting, walking, and moving about in a normal fashion for extended periods of time including kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
· Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
· Ability to bend and lift objects, and push or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
· Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s).
· Communication skills using the spoken word.
· Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.
About the Employer: Founded in 1852, the Pacific-Union Club is one of the oldest and most exclusive clubs in the world and is known the world over for its excellent facilities and gracious staff. Our clubhouse is a National Historic Landmark and a California Designated Landmark. The Club provides dining services, a library, athletic facilities, and overnight accommodation.
The Pacific-Union Club will consider all qualified applicants in accordance with its Equal Employment Opportunity policies and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Relocate:
- San Francisco, CA 94108: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person