High Rise Building Engineer

Building Engineer

Job Overview:
The Building Engineer is responsible for maintaining, correcting deficiencies, and making repairs to all “Common Areas” within the Association, as defined in the Association’s Governing Documents. The BE shall oversee and coordinate the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all necessary building systems and equipment. The BE closely monitors, identifies, and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance of the infrastructure, including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, other minor building repairs, and cleanliness.

The BE makes recommendations, performs repairs, replacement maintenance, and implements preventative maintenance as established by company procedures and guidelines.

Compensation: $40-45/hr First Service Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Your Responsibilities:
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. The BE will oversee licensed contractors for all major component maintenance, repairs, and replacements.

• Perform journeyman level maintenance tasks of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire safety, and critical systems. May require certification or licensing in accordance with safety and regulatory standards
• Sufficient working knowledge of an electronic work order system, for creating, tracking, and closing common area maintenance work tasks.
• Knowledge and practice of safety precautions for all work areas, maintaining cleanliness and tools/equipment are in optimum condition.
• Conduct minor repairs on plumbing systems:
  Familiarity with plumbing valves for shut offs or replacement, replace angle stops, install faucets, unclog condensation lines, run a snake and/or camera lines, etc.
• Conduct minor repairs on electrical systems:
  Fuses, replace GFI’s, etc.
• Conduct minor repairs on lighting systems:
  Light fixtures, ballasts, timing clocks, photocells, etc.
• Concrete, drywall, epoxy surfaces, and paint experience highly desired.
• Ability to trace and/or diagnose water intrusion leaks, gas leaks, etc. with proper tools.
• Perform requisite daily communications with the GM on matters concerning daily operations.
• Perform requisite consistent communications with the FSR Regional Building Engineer.
• Excellent communication skills with Regional BE, GM, Vendors, Residents, Board Members, and Guests.
• Be courteous and pleasant to residents at all times, speak with confidence but remaining diligent about the boundaries of your role.
• Ability to take initiative to act within minimal supervision but remain a team player.
• Recognize and address problems quickly and decisively. Resourceful in finding solutions.

Skills &

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 knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong internal/external customer relations skills required with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, and other stakeholders. Friendly, courteous, professional, and concise.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering and maintenance practices.
• Experience with working with inside and outside environmental elements (noise, weather, etc.)
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task, implement, and monitor progress for successful completion.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates attention to detail, producing above average finished work products.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and…