BUILDING ENGINEER I

ENDEAVOR REAL ESTATE GROUP LTD • Austin, TX

128d

About The Position

At Endeavor, we've built our continued success on a simple formula: approach every relationship with integrity and treat every project like its in our own backyard. With this formula, we've grown steadily since 1999, through some of history's most turbulent market conditions. Its the foundation for projects that are built to last, and for a company dedicated to the needs of property owners, investors, tenants, and the community. Its doing the right thing, for the right reasons. Its our Endeavor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5+ years in building engineering or closely related field with some project supervision experience.
• Experience with appliance repairs helpful.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain mechanical equipment, control gauges, distribution panels, valves, thermostats and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the building.
• Perform all plumbing, electrical and HVAC requirements of a building(s).
• Maintain heaters, chillers, pumps, towers, fan coil units, etc. in place.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties on building equipment including but not limited to the following: changing filters, lubricating motors, replacing lamps, replacing motor shafts and bearings, cleaning coils, etc.
• Inspect per specifications in place mechanical/engine/fire equipment rooms, fan equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house and sump pumps, etc.
• Maintain engineering records, logs and reports.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment; interact with vendors on repairs.
• Make recommendations for building upgrades and energy saving strategies.
• Develop/maintain as-built drawings.
• Assist construction management with plan review for new construction and capital projects.
• Assist with the administration of inventory control programs, purchase parts and supplies per budget guidelines.
• Familiarity with computerized work order systems, email, energy management systems and smart phone applications for work order systems and other building integrated apps.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations (i.e. fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agency and Company directives as they relate to building operations.
• Responsible for continuing or implementing energy saving strategies for the buildings including working in a LEED or Austin Energy Green Builder environment; using AE Load Profiler or Energy Star or other applicable programs.
• Good verbal and written skills, good PC skills.
• Document and report activities to supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED