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.