Sr. Building Engineer

Job Details

Job Location:

Columbia Center - Seattle, WA 98104
Salary Range: $43.00 - $60.00 Hourly summary

• Supervising the maintenance and housekeeping of all mechanical, electrical, and work areas, this includes surface cleaning equipment as well as facility structures.
• Strong plumbing skills such as installation, adjustment, and repair of restroom plumbing equipment such as faucets (manual and auto) flushometers (manual and auto), drain and trap repairs as well as the ability to cut and solder piping as well as use compression fittings (manual and auto) as well as the trouble shooting and repair of building wide systems such as potable water, grey water and septic systems
• Supervise the coordination of building inventories including all critical parts, supplies, and equipment from approved vendors including researching, out sourcing, placing orders and tracking orders and invoices with the use of the purchase order system. This includes periodic pricing comparisons to ensure best vendor/supplier pricing.
• Supervise and assist in the maintenance and repairs to property HVAC, plumbing, and electrical equipment as well as the building structure.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks assigned by supervisor or their delegate including supervision of designated reports, contractors, and inspectors.
• Foster an attitude that promotes safety, energy conservation, and the continuous improvement of engineering functions. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that all BAS/DDC systems are running on schedule and at peak seasonal efficiencies. Formal training required.
• Assist with the building operational audits, inspections, and walkthroughs.
• As required, make all appropriate daily entries and records all pertinent data in Building Engines. This may include the addition of new or replaced equipment, updated documents and attachments, and log historical data to ensure each individually tracked piece of equipment has all applicable data attached.
• Perform administrative duties in accordance to departmental policies, procedures, and standards. This may include but is not limited to the supervision of the lock out / tag out functions without supervision and make regular reports to the Chief Engineer or the appointed delegate.
• Function as a responsible, objective team leader and mentor to junior staff.
• Demonstrate a commitment to provide industry leading quality customer service and instill these qualities in others team members through example and direction.
• Comply with all applicable codes, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with facility specific safety program including utilizing the LOTO system.
• Maintains regular workplace attendance.
• Provides the highest-level quality of service and professionalism to tenants, staff, and visitors at all times.
• Effectively utilize communications tools (such as email, messaging, two-way radio, written, and verbal) with the Chief Engineer, or a designated delegate, Management, and other team members including vendors.
• Understand the company’s policies, manuals, and mission statement to participate as a team leader and member supporting all efforts to achieve organizational goals.
• Strictly follow all environmental safety, hazardous material handling, and personal protection rules and regulations set forth by The Property, URG, and Local, State, Federal and International regulations. This is including but not limited Asbestos, Mold, and HAZMAT awareness as well as being able to read and understand the SDS system.
• Utilizing the URG Safety Manual to identify the correct ladder or man lift for the job and use it correctly. Perform an inspection on safety equipment such as, but not limited to, eye wash stations, emergency shower stations, and first aid kit.
• Complete all required and…