Building Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Overview :

Position Overview :

The Building Engineer 1 works as part of a team to inspect, maintain, operate, preserve and enhance Benaroya Hall Music Center.

This position works to ensure that high standards of safety, reliability, comfort, and appearance are maintained throughout all areas of the facility.

This position rotates on-site engineering coverage of concert and event activities on evenings and weekends.

Essential Job Functions :

• Properly complete assigned preventive maintenance and repair work orders in a timely manner.
• Install new equipment and fixtures as assigned.
• Routinely inspect, troubleshoot, and identify maintenance issues.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs and adjustments on commercial lock and door hardware including door closers per ADA Code & NFPA requirements, cabinets, and furnishings.
• Monitor and operate HVAC and lighting control systems
• Perform basic commercial domestic plumbing repairs
• Perform basic drywall repair / patching
• Maintain tools, work areas, maintenance records and spare parts inventories
• Provide excellent customer service responding to urgent maintenance requests when serving as engineer on duty
• Maintain timely and accurate records relating to purchases, work orders and pass down reports
• Occasional Vendor Management requirements as assigned by FM
• Daily Logs & Pass downs
• Other related duties as assigned by the Facilities and Engineering Manager (FM).

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (PPO, low deductible)
• Employer paid Long-Term Disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
• Employer paid ORCA pass for Metro, Sound Transit, the WA State ferries, or other public transport system
• 403b retirement savings plan with employer matching at 1 year
• 10 days Vacation Time, 10 days Sick Time
• 2 personal days
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Your birthday off!
• Employee Assistance Program

Seattle Symphony values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace. Individuals who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EOE) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, the Seattle Symphony will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements : Qualifications :

Qualifications :

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years as a Building Engineer or equivalent industry related work
• Ability to read, interpret and utilize architectural, plumbing, electrical and mechanical drawings
• Any 2 or more of basic carpentry, commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems knowledge required, demonstrated through prior work history, education or training.
• Proficiency / familiarity with / of common and basic hand and power tools and equipment of the building trades
• Certification in one or more of the following preferred : Commercial Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or HVAC
• BOC, BOMA and IFMA Certifications are highly desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency with common Microsoft Office / PC, CMMS software and Building Management Software (BMS)

Physical Requirements :

The physical requirements described here must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to walk property , often bending, kneeling, climbing difficult stairs and ladders
• Ability to distinguish colors, one from the other
• Ability to work comfortably from heights and on elevated platforms and or Aerial Equipment will require certification through 3 party at BH discretion
• Work in various environments and confined spaces as required
• Must have the ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds as needed using proper body mechanics and / or available equipment
• This position requires repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers for typing at a standard keyboard and regular pinching, picking up and holding tools
• Specific vision abilities require close visual acuity for viewing a computer screen and reading, preparing, entering and / or analyzing data
4 days ago