Building Engineer

Founded in 1969, Kidder Mathews () is the largest, independent commercial real estate firm on the West Coast, with more than 900 real estate professionals and staff in 20 offices in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. We offer a complete range of brokerage, property management, appraisal, consulting, and debt & equity finance services for all property types. The firm performs $10.9 billion in transactions, manages over 62 million square feet of space, and conducts over 2,600 appraisals annually.

Kidder Mathews is an expanding, dynamic, vibrant and entrepreneurial firm and has been consistently recognized as a "best place to work" in multiple markets on the West Coast. Kidder Mathews Property Management is looking for smart, structured, and highly-motivated individuals. Our compensation is competitive with a full suite of benefits offered. Each office also provides full administrative and technical support in a professional environment

Job Summary

In partnership with the entire Asset Services Team, the Building Engineer will work to meet the on-going maintenance demands of the Portfolio to assure a high level of professionalism regarding all Portfolio maintenance requirements, including timely response to and resolution of any tenant or owner requests or concerns.

Essential Functions

• Support the development and implementation of the preventative maintenance program for the portfolio
• Perform scheduled inspections; complete and turn in inspection checklist on time
• Note items on inspection checklist which require additional follow up and communicate with Chief and/or Property Manager
• Provide feedback to Chief and/or Property Manager regarding needed repairs, special services, etc.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance and custodial tasks which do not require licensing (e.g. change ballasts, rewire fan motors, change faulty light switches, change HVAC filters, rebuild faucets, fix toilets, clear roof drains, etc.)
• Assist other Engineers as requested
• Read and interpret manuals, constructions drawings, diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and tasks
• Maintain quality appearance of property to Kidder Mathews and Client’s standards
• Partner with contracted vendors and ensure quality of work performed by them
• Review and monitor scope of services/specifications for contracted services
• Assist with development of specifications for contracted services
• Respond to and resolve tenant service requests which do not require licensing (e.g. running toilets, leaking faucets, etc.)
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting in a professional and positive manner with clients, vendors, coworkers, etc.
• Support annual operating and capital budgeting process as requested
• Use a variety of hand and power tools following all safety practices
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by following all safety procedures
• Be aware of and report any potential safety hazards immediately
• Report all accidents immediately

Other Functions

• Perform other duties or projects as requested or required

Essential

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Certification

• High School diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance and the ability to be covered by our insurer; maintain an O7, where applicable

EXPERIENCe REQUIRED

• 3-5 years’ experience in commercial building maintenance or related field
• 3+ years’ experience operating relevant computer hardware/software (e.g. HVAC, security, MS Office, Work order system, smart phones, etc.)

Required Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of typical office building systems (e.g., mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical, plumbing, etc.)

Skills and Ability

• Ability to obtain an employee fidelity bond
• Good communication and organizational skills. Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors and internal partners
• Ability to provide excellent…