Building Engineer

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

North Point 901 - Cleveland , OH

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

Undisclosed

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Facilities

Description

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.

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices

Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws and hammers, etc.)

Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form

Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy

Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations

Understand and apply correct usage of all personal safety equipment

When applicable

• , obtain required city and / or government licenses or permits (i.e. Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician's License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.)

Physical Demands

Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time

Work standing all day

Lift 25 lbs. or more

Climb up and down stairs and ladders

Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)

Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)

Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and some holidays

Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate

Friedman Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran's status, genetic information, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

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