Building Engineer I

HENSEL PHELPS • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $34 - $42

About The Position

The Building Engineer will be responsible for the timely completion of necessary
maintenance activities and the management of the maintenance team.

About Hensel Phelps:

At Hensel Phelps, we bring our clients’ vision to life with a comprehensive
approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of
the property. Our expert development, construction and facility services teams
ensure that every project meets our clients’ goals and objectives.

Over our 84-year history, Hensel Phelps has evolved from a bid-build general
contractor to a full-service building provider. Our organization is comprised of
three lines of business – development, construction, and facility services.
These groups work as a cohesive team, sharing ideas and knowledge from each
discipline to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Our
capabilities span from concept through the long-term facilities management of
projects, which means that our focus is on the complete life cycle of each
project we build.

Hensel Phelps Facility Services Group is uniquely qualified with decades of
facility experience. The Facility Services Group specializes in facility
solutions, building systems integration, specialized construction, and facility
management. Our team provides best-in-class operational solutions with technical
knowledge and subject matter experts of building systems, envelopes, campus, and
client operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 1+ years’ experience in commercial or industrial environment with increasing responsibility for managing daily building operations.
• General mechanical and carpentry skills.
• Experience with HVAC system maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills such as internet, email, electronic manual, etc. Ab
• Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Thorough understanding of air conditioning and control systems.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety monitoring and control systems.
• Management/supervisory experience.
• Ability to read blueprints/CAD drawings.
• Prior work experience in a commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on facility equipment and mechanical and building systems, including electrical, HVAC, boilers, pumps, motors, valves and chilled water/heating hot water distribution systems including chillers and cooling towers, filter changes, belt changes, equipment cleaning and equipment painting.
• Assist with ancillary building systems necessary to keep systems operating at peak performance with minimal downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks including inspection of buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend upgrades to ensure building is compliant and up-to code.
• Order parts and supplies for maintenance repairs.
• Monitor and respond to service requests in work order management system.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and maintain positive and professional working relationship with internal and external clients through timely and professional communication.

Benefits

• Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our fulltime employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance.
• Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Based on position location, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees