Building Engineer

We are located in the heart of Downtown Bellevue, is family-owned and fourth-generation company. Building community and fostering cultural growth has been a legacy of the Freeman family for over seven decades. This dedication to the betterment of Bellevue as a place to live and work and the creation of community-centric developments has and will always be the hallmark of the Freeman family and Kemper Development Company.

We are currently looking for individuals that have a strong work ethic that upholds the values and goals of the company by performing their job to the best of their ability. You will be a great candidate if you are dependable, respectful, productive, and a good team player.

Employees in this classification are responsible for evaluating, modifying, and performing preventative maintenance functions as well as operating, maintaining, improving, troubleshooting, and repairing all aspects of building systems across all properties in the KDC portfolio on a 24hr-a-day, 7 day-a-week basis (attendance is a significant consideration in this job classification). Work varies but is generally governed by department policies as described in the current Policy Manual, regulations, and operating procedures.

Job performance is reviewed regularly by the Lead Building Engineer.

The Building Engineer is expected to act with a great deal of independence and initiative in daily performance of his/her duties, continuously demonstrating and maintaining proficiency in all Repair and Maintenance related tasks. The Building Engineer will be tested on his/her knowledge and be asked to demonstrate certain skills at regular intervals. English reading /writing skills and verbal communication skills are required.

The Building Engineer must display the following essential attributes at all times while representing KDC:

• Best Practices
• Customer Service
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Strategic thinking
• Reliable
• Ambitious
• Insightful
• Respect other’s points of view
• Kind
• Decisive
• Loyal
• Dependable

Repair and Maintenance personnel at KDC cover a wide range of duties across several different environments including retail, office, and exterior.

The Building Engineer is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing complex electromechanical equipment associated with building infrastructures. This will include but is not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, Energy Management (EMS), Life Safety, and structural elements (egress doors, ceiling components, etc.) of various types of buildings. The Building Engineer will be responsible for completing work orders and repairs across all properties in the KDC Portfolio, maintaining the properties and all equipment designated in a clean and orderly fashion, for performing certain repairs as required (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.)

and for assisting in completing tenant service requests as needed. Responsibilities will also include customer service requirements. The Building Engineer must possess the following skills and specifications:

• Must be dependable, responsible, honest, and hardworking.
• Must be able to learn quickly and follow directions.
• Must be able to communicate using a hand-held radio.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret system plans and schematics and to apply troubleshooting skills to repair and maintain systems and equipment.
• Functions well under stress, maintaining composure and reflecting a professional demeanor.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required; proactive communication skills are a requisite for establishing and maintaining tenant and team confidence. (English language required)
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all company and department policies.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices related to customer service and tenant relations.
• Uses logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions before making decisions.
• Uses logic in problem solving in order to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
• Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
• Subject to call 24/7, carrying company issued cell phone and/or other electronic communication device(s) that will allow employee to be responsive to portfolio.
• Ability to analyze things that need to be changed, and then implement change in a sensitive, effective, and legally sound manner, sharing or giving credit to others when appropriate.
• Computer proficiency in standard software including Microsoft Office and applicable maintenance programs.
• Must be able to respond to all supervisor requests in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
• Deal with people in a manner showing sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.

Within assigned areas, this position requires the following. Other…