Building Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Building Maintenance professional to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring the functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal of a Class-A high-rise near the Galleria. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in maintenance tasks, demonstrate excellent customer service skills, and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Essential Responsibilities:
Oversee and ensure all common area building systems (i.e., elevators, HVAC, life safety equipment, etc.) are maintained and in operation
Take systems in and out of service in preparation of vendors performing work as needed
Proactively address any building issues with appropriate staff or vendors in order to run the building in an efficient and Class A fashion
Perform and complete service/work orders in a timely fashion including general repairs, painting, etc.
Responsible for implementing agreed preventive maintenance program
Maintain appropriate logs, ledgers and data as required or as needed to communicate vital information pertaining to the operations, building systems/equipment, major projects, etc.
Performs general trades work (i.e., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.) in facility as required.
Performs routine facility inspections for conformance with operational and safety requirements and standards. Oversees and ensures all common area building systems (i.e., elevators, HVAC, life safety equipment, etc.) are maintained and in proper code-compliant operation.
Effectively assist Property Management team with capital improvement projects including meeting with potential contractors, preparing a scope of work for RFP process and supervising contractors during project-- ensuring that all alterations are performed in accordance with building standards, local code requirements, ADA compliance and environmental concerns
Work with Property Managers to renew, procure bids, negotiate and supervise the scope of vendor service contracts and ensure the proper parties respectfully administer these responsibilities in a timely manner
Responsible to maintain buildings as energy efficiently as possible
Oversee vendor compliance and quality of work
Ensure and enforce compliance with building rules and policies and procedures
Ensure the highest possible standards of property maintenance and appearance by conducting regular property inspections
Participate in on-call rotation by actively monitoring after hours emergencies and participate in the coordination of necessary response as needed
Communicate professionally and effectively with management office, co-workers, clients, tenants, building occupants, contractors and vendors
Ensure excellent customer(tenant) service and timely address any complaints or work orders; follow up to ensure tenant satisfaction
Read and interpret safety/employment manuals and other work-related documents including blueprints, drawings and plans
Perform other work-related duties as assigned
40-hour work week schedule with opportunity for Overtime
Familiarity and experience with BAS (Building Automation Systems) is a plus-having the computer/technical skills that allow one to understand the programming is even better!
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