Building Engineer

Building Engineer

Perform work under the direction of the Chief Engineer. The Building Engineer is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all equipment and building components, including, but not limited to, mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, tile, and other equipment. Additionally, general knowledge in the repair and troubleshooting of fire life safety systems, boilers, chillers, generators, power distribution, chemical treatment, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, installing, aligning, and balancing new and existing equipment. Familiar with computerized work order systems and preventative maintenance systems. General knowledge and use of Building Automation, Security Systems, DDC controls and PC based programs.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform operation, preventative maintenance and repair but not limited to the following equipment and common building controls and components related to plumbing, refrigeration and electrical systems: heaters, pumps and valves, air compressors, refrigerant compressors, chillers, condensers, evaporators, transfer pumps, valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature, and air conditioning systems in their entirety.

• Operation, maintenance and repair of piping and pumps used in domestic water distribution, including all restroom fixtures such as sinks, toilet, urinals, drains, supply lines, drains, water lines, control devices, kitchen equipment and sanitary sewer.

• Operation, maintenance and repair of all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans. Controls building automation systems for HVAC, including consoles, data gathering panels, remote sensors and indicating devices.

• Replacement of lamps, light switches and cleaning of light fixtures. Where code allows, replace ballasts. General repair of doors, ceiling tiles, furniture, floors, blinds, and general handyman work.

Skills/Qualifications

• Understand building system design and operation (i.e. fire system, domestic water system.
• HVAC system, electrical distribution system, etc.).
• Must have advanced knowledge of blue prints.
• Must be able to determine time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basic of analysis of data; with ability to execute determinations and/or report on events.
• Requires ability to utilize mathematical formulas and equations.
• Requires ability to operate and interpret computer functions of building management and lighting systems.
• Requires ability to work within a team environment.
• Requires ability to maintain a calm demeanor in emergency situations.
• Must be able to visually distinguish colors for standard electrical wiring and inspect machinery and physical property.
• Climb ladders to perform maintenance actions and inspections.
• Able to walk up and down stairs for inspections and emergency procedure practice or implementation.
• Able to detect emergency alarms, both auditory and/or visual.
• Work with the tools of the trade and all appropriate safety equipment.
• Able to work in small areas and wear all required safety equipment for the assigned task.
• Continuing education such as (SMT/SMA), BOMA, DDC training and experience.
• Must be able to be on the on-call rotation.

Preferred Experience:

• EPA Refrigeration License, BOC Certification(s) 07 Electrical License or Training card, BOMA courses and designations, Seattle refrigeration License.
• General Knowledge of BMS / controls systems and Fire Life Safety. Experience with Siemens systems is preferred but not necessary.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

American Assets Trust, Inc.