Building Engineer

Building Engineer

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Centers (AKDHC) is one of the nation's largest groups of physicians specializing in the care of patients with renal disease. Since 1976, we have enjoyed the trust of patients and the respect of the community throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area and across Arizona. We are a professional medical association consisting of physicians and other vital support staff. We are seeking a Building Engineer to join our team.

The Building Engineer is responsible for providing general maintenance and repairs for AKDHC's portfolio of medical offices and surgical centers, managing the company's work order system, establishing and maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for each office, assisting with various assigned responsibilities on new construction and tenant improvement projects, and providing support to other divisions of the company as required.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Roving Maintenance Support - Act as roving engineer handling all maintenance issues (in-house or utilizing preferred vendors) and performing preventative maintenance for all AKDHC medical offices, surgical centers, and the administration office.
• Perform basic electrical repairs such as replacing light fixtures, ballasts, switches, and outlets.
• Conduct light plumbing work including unclogging drains, repairing faucets, toilets, and water supply lines.
• Handle minor carpentry tasks such as repairing doors, locks, hinges, cabinetry, and shelving.
• Patch and paint walls, ceilings, and trim as needed.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC filters, thermostats, and belts; coordinate with HVAC contractors for major service.
• Perform roof inspections and coordinate with original roofing contractor for leak repairs.
• Complete flooring touch-ups such as tile replacement, grout repair, and carpet patching.
• Pressure wash sidewalks and exterior areas.
• Respond to emergency situations during or after hours to resolve immediate safety or facility concerns.
• Maintenance Request Management - Receive and manage maintenance requests submitted via email :
• Determine if repairs are AKDHC's or the landlord's responsibility.
• Assess whether issues require outside professional services or can be resolved in-house.
• Schedule repairs with preferred vendors when required.
• Follow up with office personnel to confirm completion and satisfaction.
• Preventative Maintenance Scheduling - Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for each office, including :
• Regular inspection and servicing of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire / life safety systems.
• Routine checks of medical gas lines, backup generators, and facility alarms.
• Establish inspection cycles for roofs, parking lots, and exterior building elements.
• Vendor Coordination - Maintain and update a listing of preferred vendors for all maintenance and repair services.
• Safety and Compliance - Create and ensure a safe work environment by staying informed on safety best practices.
• Develop an OSHA safety compliance handbook for offices.
• Provide safety training to staff, including fire / life safety and emergency evacuation procedures.
• Technical and Project Support - Read technical diagrams and assist with project planning and execution.
• Support installation and maintenance of complex building systems.
• Identify defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with tenant improvements, remodels, and construction projects.
• Supply Management - Maintain adequate stock of tools, parts, and repair materials.
• Other Duties - Perform additional tasks as directed by management to ensure facilities remain in good condition and compliant with company standards.

Job Skills and Knowledge :

Education and Experience :

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work outside for an entire shift or extended periods of time. Duties involve walking, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, performing repetitive motions, reaching, talking, and hearing. The role also requires sitting, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, pushing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees must regularly lift and / or move 30 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 75 pounds.

Working Conditions : Work is performed both outdoors and indoors, including in extreme weather conditions such as heat and direct sunlight. Exposure to fumes and construction-related environments is common. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. Extended hours and irregular workdays may be required.

Benefits : We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.