Building Engineer

Description

Job Overview:

As the Building Engineer you will ensure the building and facility is livable, safe, and compliant by supervising and performing regular inspections, preventive and routine maintenance, repairs, and coordinating and managing vendors.

Compensation: $39 + per hour, based on experience

FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensure building and systems are maintained properly and in safe working order (mechanical systems, electrical, fire safety, access control, HVAC, chillers, boilers, sprinkler systems, etc.)
• Manage SDS manual
• Manage preventive inspection and maintenance schedule and corresponding work
• Keep accurate operational, maintenance and repair logs
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, projects and repairs
• Plan and implement modifications and improvements
• Schedule and coordinate state inspections of building and equipment (annual fire system testing, elevator inspections, recall testing, etc.)
• Ensure the building has required permits
• Ensure emergency maintenance situations are handled timely and properly
• Maintain an emergency response plan, including vendors and other necessary contacts
• Respond to emergencies as needed which may include weekends, holidays, or overnight

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of building mechanics (i.e. plumbing, HVAC/ chiller boiler systems , electrical systems, rooftop pool maintenance, etc)
• Hands on experience working with large tonnage centrifugal and magnetic chillers, hydronic boilers, cooling towers, flat plates, high voltage pumps, fan motors and air compressors
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize and adjust to incoming demands
• Able to use tools, equipment, and chemicals safely
• Superior manual dexterity skills
• Understanding of budgeting
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to mentor and develop others
• Detail oriented

Education and Experience:

• HOA and/ or residential maintenance: 5+ years (Required)
• Property OR High-Rise Management OR equivalent: 5+ years (Required)
• Excellent handyman skills, including maintenance in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (5+ years Preferred)
• EPA 608 Certification (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Able to perform in various weather conditions (rain, heat, wind, cold, etc)
• Able to respond to on-site emergencies on night, weekends and holidays as needed

Work Location : Phoenix, AZ

Work Hours: Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8a - 5p with weekends and evenings as needed to respond to on-call emergencies.

What We Offer:

• 10 company paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Medical, dental, vision
• HSA and FSA
• Company paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Plan
• Supplemental life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
• Identity theft, legal services
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match

About us:

FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada.

Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development.

Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential.

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Disclaimer:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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