Building Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Building Engineer is to provide the highest possible level of customer service to tenants by maintaining properties in a manner consistent with Workspace Property Trust’s brand and responding to tenant requests in a timely manner.  This will help ensure long-term occupancy in company properties.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Inspect, evaluate, monitor, and maintain all building equipment, systems, and mechanical rooms to ensure that the operation, appearance, and safety of assigned properties to Workspace Property Trust’s standards.

•    Create and implement a preventative maintenance program to ensure that all building equipment and systems are operating at their optimal performance levels to ensure the maximum life of the equipment.

•    Respond to tenant service requests, including emergency calls, as needed, after business hours and demonstrate Workspace Property Trust’s commitment to timely responses with 100% customer satisfaction.

•    Work to understand tenant needs and maintain positive, productive, and professional relationships with all tenants.

•    Conduct weekly inspections to ensure quality atmosphere for our tenants.

•    Work with Property Management to address all operational issues explore ways to improve operating efficiencies.

•    Maintain an awareness of new technology and trends in maintenance operations and share that knowledge with our Engineers and Property Managers.

•    Coordinate scheduling and work of on-site contractors to ensure minimal disruptions to tenants and that work.

•    Review services provided by outside contractors to ensure the highest quality performance of equipment at the assigned properties to maintain values of the properties.

•    Follow up and monitor tenant improvements through job completion and ensuring the HVAC, plumbing and electrical meet Workspace Property Trust’s building specifications.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

•    High school diploma or GED.

•    Willingness to obtain HVAC certification, if needed.

•    At least 5 years’ experience working with commercial HVAC and building automation systems.

•    Skilled at trouble shooting HVAC and building automation systems.

•    Ability to lift ladders, fixtures, equipment, and supplies that might weigh up to 80 pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

•    Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets Workspace Property Trust’s insurance requirements.

•    Excellent customer service and verbal communication skills to both customers and coworkers.

•    Demonstrated commitment to quality service.

•    Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision.

•    Strong problem solver.

•    Ability to work independently but also function effectively as part of a team.

•    Prior experience working with computer software.

•    Ability to be “on call”.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.​​

COMPANY VEHICLE AND CELL PHONE ARE PROVIDED.

COMMERCIAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED AS CANDIDATES WITH APARTMENT EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED