Building Engineer

Position: Building Engineer (Hotel Emma)
Job Description

The primary role of the Building Engineer is to maintain the physical condition of assigned properties through the performance of day-to-day maintenance activities as directed by the Chief Building Engineer.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties are as follows but not limited to:

* Monitor and maintain all building systems as assigned.

* Complete assigned maintenance service requests.

* Perform routine property inspections; identify maintenance deficiencies and make repairs.

* Timely completion of preventive and scheduled routine maintenance tasks in accordance with the property maintenance plan.

* Be "on-call" to perform after-hours emergency maintenance service when scheduled as "on-call".

* Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, City, State, Federal and Pearl guidelines.

* Create, monitor and update work orders via the electronic work order system.

* Maintain and control necessary inventory in order to complete repairs efficiently and promptly.

* Assist in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors.

* Ensure compliance of all work related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner.

* Maintain a high level of professionalism & courtesy with tenants, vendors & fellow employees.

* Be responsive and reliable to tenants, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.

* Maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance, always dressed in accordance with the dress code and uniform standards.

Job Requirements:

* High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.

* Open availability to include weekends and holidays.

* 2 years plus experience.

* Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building.

* Fluency in English communication

* Provide legible communication and directions.

* Compute basic mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).

* Ability to:

* prioritize and organize work assignments

* Under direction of chief engineer instruct/direct staff in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.

* Be a clear thinker, analyze and resolve problems exercising good judgement.

* Work well under pressure.

* Understand guest inquiries, provide responses and interact positively.

* Trouble shoots and uses alternatives in emergency situations.

* Ensure security and confidentiality of all hotel information.

* Interact positively with hotel personnel and provide prompt solutions to problems.