Building Engineer II

Kidder Mathews Careers•Seattle, WA

2d•$37 - $42

About The Position

The Building Engineer II partners with the Asset Services Team to meet the portfolio’s ongoing maintenance needs and maintain a high standard of professionalism. The role includes timely responses to tenant and owner requests and concerns, scheduled maintenance and inspections, coordination with property management and vendors, and maintaining the property to company and client standards. The engineer supports preventive maintenance and budgeting efforts, responds to tenant service requests in accordance with applicable licenses, and helps ensure contracted services meet established specifications. The position also requires following safety procedures, maintaining a clean work environment, reporting hazards and accidents, and providing professional customer service to clients, vendors, and coworkers. The role may include assisting or acting as lead for other engineers when requested, but has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance, and eligibility for coverage by the company’s insurer.
Maintain an O7 card where applicable.
5–7 years of experience in commercial building maintenance or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience operating relevant computer hardware and software, such as HVAC or security systems, Microsoft Office, work order systems, and smartphones.
Working knowledge of typical office building systems, including mechanical, fire and life safety, electrical, HVAC, security, and plumbing systems.
Ability to obtain an employee fidelity bond.
Good communication and organizational skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients, vendors, and internal partners.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and mediate difficult client situations.
Ability to speak, write, and understand English.
Professional oral and written communication etiquette.
Ability to function in a team environment and proactively solve problems.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and use resources to complete work within deadlines.
Initiative and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to use relevant technology, including work order systems and smartphones.
Willingness to pursue professional development and continual learning.
Ability to follow through and complete tasks.
Availability to work overtime and be on call as needed.
Professional, clean, and neat appearance.
Ability to provide small hand tools as needed.
Dependable vehicle capable of transporting needed tools and equipment, such as a ladder, power washer, and hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of the portfolio’s preventive maintenance program.
Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs in accordance with licenses held.
Perform scheduled inspections and submit completed inspection checklists on time.
Identify follow-up items during inspections and communicate them to the Chief and/or Property Manager.
Provide feedback to the Chief and/or Property Manager about needed repairs and special services.
Assist or act as lead for other engineers when requested.
Read and interpret manuals, construction drawings, diagrams, and work orders to perform maintenance and other tasks.
Maintain the property’s appearance to Kidder Mathews and client standards.
Coordinate with contracted vendors and ensure their work meets quality standards.
Review, implement, and monitor scopes of services and specifications for contracted services.
Assist management with developing specifications for contracted services.
Respond to and resolve tenant service requests within the scope of licenses held.
Provide professional and positive customer service to clients, vendors, and coworkers.
Support the annual operating and capital budgeting process as requested.
Use hand and power tools while following safety practices.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following safety procedures.
Immediately report potential safety hazards and accidents.
Perform other duties or projects as requested or required.