Building Engineer

Job Title: Building Engineer

Location: Poway, CA 92064

Duration: 2 months - possible extension- Potential to convert to FTE

M-F 8:30am - 5pm

About the Role:

As a Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

Overview of Work Environment/Client Nuances:

270,000 sq ft, 2 story office building, 800 people work in the building

Client facing role

Team Overview: Work with 1 other person

Resource's typical working day:

Daily PM's

- HVAC

- Plumbing

- Maintain breakroom

- Office furniture building/moving

Licenses/Certifications:

Universal 608 is a plus

70 E training is a plus

FMP trainings or certifications are a plus

Must Have Skills:

Commercial HVAC experience

- Servicing background

- Rooftop units (Package unit)

- Mini cooling towers/air handlers

Basic electrical experience

- Lock out/tag out

- Multimeter experience

Able to read a blueprint/electrical schematic

Nice to have skills:

Any advanced skills that are applicable

- Mechanical

- Electrical

- Plumbing

- Computer skills

Soft Skills:

Good verbal and written communication

Good customer service skills

High level of professionalism

Years of Experience: 3-5 years

Education: h.s. diploma or GED, trade school is a plus

Software skills:

CMMS experience

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

- Outlook

- Excel

Interview Process:

• 1st round phone or virtual (Teams) with H.M.
• 2nd round in person with site tour

What You'll Do:

• Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Maintain an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner.
• Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform emergency repairs as needed.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Review inspection to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.