Building Engineer

Join a team committed to creating exceptional communities and experiences.

Remote Status: On-Site

Now in our fourth generation of leadership, the Clise Family's legacy of innovation lives on as we remain dedicated to driving the Puget Sound's future forward, creating vibrant spaces to live, work, and gather. Managing over 2.3 million square feet, we take pride in our responsive service and dedication to our extended family of more than 500 tenants, and our commitment to delivering an exceptional real estate experience.

As a Building Engineer with Clise, you will maintain basic operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems by routinely reviewing operating conditions and established programs with Supervisor to understand and resolve any abnormal operating issues. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units.
• Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Supervisor.
• Perform general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to: building fixtures and appliances, plumbing and electrical.
• Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established in the property.
• Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.
• Apply working knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders.
• Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by your supervisor.
• Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.
• Demonstrate full competency in property emergency procedures including but not limited to:
  • Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations
  • Assist with bomb searches
  • Assist with life safety system alarms
  • Assist emergency authorities and response teams
• Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property and make adjustments as needed.
• Adhere to property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Actively participate in required training activities and seminars.

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Two or more years commercial high-rise building engineer, commercial HVAC or directly related experience.
• Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure, and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices.
• Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e., socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, and hammers, etc.).
• Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
• Compute basic mathematical equations for equipment performance testing and building operations.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess computer skills to effectively administer…