Lead Building Engineer

*If the application for this position prompts you to respond to a question with number of years, e.g., your number of years of relevant work experience, please enter ‘30’ if your answer is 30 years or more.*

Take direction from Assistant Chief Engineer.

Control the daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and buildings

Perform maintenance and repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep these systems up to applicable standards

Monitor and maintain responsibility for tenant services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance and technical proficiency

Monitor the operation of and maintain refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping and filters, other mechanical and electrical equipment

Perform and/or complete all tenant service requests accurately and expediently

Formulate and implement the preventative maintenance program for the building

Perform preventative maintenance tasks in a timely manner

Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors

Evaluate building systems to monitor and to improve performance to operate efficiently

Comply with all policies and procedures established for the building

Assume the role of on-call engineer for the portfolio of office buildings periodically

Actively participate in emergency response procedures, technical and safety training programs

Perform all work using the proper safety equipment and in a safe manner

Core Competencies

Organizing and planning, problem analysis, problem solving, self awareness, social awareness/ sensitivity, technical documentation analysis, work monitoring/follow through, written communication, active listening, adaptability, conflict management, decision making, goal directness, mathematical & statistical, motivating others, negotiation, openness to new ideas, oral communication.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Universal CFC certification
• Minimum of 4 years experience in electrical, HVAC trade, including rooftop units and backup systems (generator and UPS)
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of building automation, water treatment and fire life safety systems
• Good interpersonal skills and a positive team attitude
• Familiarity with computers and operations and office automation applications, including Microsoft Office
• Strong customer service orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to occasionally work long hours and some weekends
• Ability to walk long distances to cover property portfolio and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds