Building Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Building Engineer to join our team in the Cleveland area. This position will complete the operation, inspection, and maintenance of all commercial building equipment including electrical, mechanical, pump, fire, plumbing, and HVAC systems to achieve increased efficiency. The Building Engineer will be required to ensure safety while decreasing downtime by completing proactive performance testing and scheduled maintenance.

Working under the direction of the buildings’ Property Manager, the Building Engineer will oversee a team of engineers and maintenance technicians that are responsible for performing preventative maintenance and corrective repair of the buildings’ mechanical, electrical, plumbing, steam, elevator and fire/life safety systems.  Oversight and inspection of work performed by outside subcontractors is also a requirement of the role. This position does require you to be a part of our on-call schedule.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units
• Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Chief Engineer
• Perform general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to: building fixtures and appliances, plumbing and electrical
• Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property
• Apply working knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders. Familiarity with pneumatic controls.
• Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant service requests
• Maintain ethical, professional and courteous relations with contractors and tenants
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member
• Demonstrate full competency in applying all property emergency procedures including:
• Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations
• Assist with bomb searches
• Assist with life safety system alarms
• Assist emergency authorities and response teams
• Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property and make adjustments as needed
•  Actively participate in required training activities and seminars
• Assume additional responsibilities as delegated by supervisor

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least four years of related experience and/or trade school training.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience within a high-rise environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in leading a team/
• Demonstrated working knowledge of plant equipment, including elevators, chillers, and boilers.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, drywall repairs, and carpentry.
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