Building Engineer

Our client, a commercial real estate owner/operator is seeking a Building Engineer for their Class A office property in West Palm Beach, FL. The shift is 8AM - 5PM. JOB SUMMARY Responsibilities include maintaining overall property appearance and general maintenance of electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting, carpentry, parking lots and HVAC maintenance requests. JOB ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES — the following is not an all-inclusive list of the job responsibilities; Responsible for the maintenance and operation of all grounds, building systems, hardware & equipment to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and to achieve proper environmental conditions prescribed by the building management. Ensure the performance of building systems, hardware & equipment with preventive maintenance as prescribed by manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications. Responsible for maintaining the professional appearance of the grounds, building systems, hardware & and engineering spaces. Responsible for opening, assigning, updating and closing all electronic work orders. Enters and updates preventive maintenance schedules and scopes of work. Generates periodic reports as required. Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum. Review building operations, preventive maintenance, training, energy management and equipment status on a frequent basis. Responsible for maintaining the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements. Other duties include moving furniture, fixtures and office partitions, repairing locks, doors, hinges, furniture and other miscellaneous items, the monthly inspection of fire extinguishers and various building maintenance duties as assigned by the property management. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS/ABILITIES Minimum 1-year related work experience in commercial real estate/retail property maintenance Good working knowledge of general facilities maintenance and repair work including basic plumbing, electrical, and flooring work. Knowledge of and the ability to perform basic scheduled commercial property maintenance and use of various types of hand tools, machinery, etc. Knowledge of applicable safety rules and regulations. Education Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or GED Certificate; some college level education preferred. Physical Requirements: This position is primarily performed in a commercial office setting with extended periods of standing and walking; must be physically able to climb ladders, bend or crawl into awkward spaces; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Frequent exposure to medium to loud machinery noise, building and masonry materials, odors and all-season outdoor weather conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr