Residential Building Engineer in Alexandria

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Chief Building Engineer Job Summary:

A working supervisor fills this position to oversee Engineers and/or Maintenance Mechanics. This leader is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing boilers, chillers and auxiliary central plant equipment. They will also maintain heating, lighting, ventilating, air conditioning, power refrigeration, building electrical and controls, water treatment, and other mechanical and electrical equipment. This position reports to the Property Manager.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $45 to $48 per hour depending on experience
• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K, after the initial work probation period
• Uniforms and Cell phone reimbursement are available at the time of hire

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and building
• Maintains and repairs building Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control Systems including pneumatics.
• Monitors operations and maintains refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping and filters, other mechanical and electrical equipment, changing light bulbs and ballasts
• Ability to troubleshoot Building Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems with little or no supervision
• Performs and/or completes all tenant service requests accurately and with minimal tenant disruptions
• Manage Building Management System (BMS) / Energy Management System
• Maintains maintenance logs and records
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks
• Complies and supports building policies and procedures
• Leads/Actively participates in emergency response procedures technical and safety training programs
• Performs all work using the proper safety equipment and in a safe manner
• Supervises engineering team
• Oversees service and repair contractors throughout the building
• Other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

• Follows and disseminates all safety procedures for self and team
• No preventable building operational downtime
• Schedules/Follows maintenance and testing routines
• High Degree of Tenant Satisfaction
• Solid Observational Impression of building and mechanical rooms

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years' experience maintaining equipment and systems in commercial buildings
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and building systems
• History of trades education and training
• High-level experience and skills in operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment
• Basic technology skills necessary to manage work order applications on mobile phone and learn to operate Building Automation Systems
• High School diploma or equivalent, and must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Occasionally work overtime to perform necessary repairs or maintenance that are necessary to complete during off-hours
• Must meet the occupation requirements, such as lifting 50 lbs., walking distances, kneeling for 1 hour, and climbing ladders.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to assist with R&M, H, L& P and Capital budget planning
• Must possess a CFC Universal certification