(Stationary) Building Engineer II

Kidder Matthews•Seattle, WA

About The Position

In partnership with the Asset Services Team, the Building Engineer II helps meet the ongoing maintenance demands of the portfolio and maintains a high level of professionalism in responding to and resolving tenant and owner requests or concerns. The position supports preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, vendor coordination, tenant service requests, property appearance, and safety. The engineer may assist or act as lead for other engineers when requested. There are no direct supervisory responsibilities. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance, eligibility for coverage by the company’s insurer, and maintenance of an O7 card where applicable. Candidates need 5–7 years of commercial building maintenance or related experience and 5 or more years using relevant computer hardware and software. The position requires knowledge of typical office building systems, strong customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work overtime and be on call as needed. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes, loud noise, airborne particles, and hot and cold temperatures. The work is active and involves standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, frequently climbing ladders and driving, and frequently lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds, sometimes more than 10 pounds, and rarely over 50 pounds. The employee must provide small hand tools as needed and have a dependable vehicle capable of transporting tools and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, automobile liability insurance, and ability to be covered by the company’s insurer.
Maintain an O7 card where applicable.
5–7 years of experience in commercial building maintenance or a related field.
5 or more years of experience operating relevant computer hardware and software, such as HVAC and security systems, MS 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; ability to speak, write, and understand English.
Ability to build relationships with clients, vendors, and internal partners, provide excellent customer service, and mediate difficult client situations.
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 tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.
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 ladders, power washers, hand tools, and power tools.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent ladder climbing and driving and lifting or moving items.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of the portfolio’s preventative maintenance program.
Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs in accordance with licenses held.
Perform scheduled inspections and submit inspection checklists on time.
Identify checklist items requiring follow-up and communicate them to the Chief and/or Property Manager.
Provide the Chief and/or Property Manager with feedback about needed repairs and special services.
Assist or act as lead for other engineers as requested.
Read and interpret manuals, construction drawings, diagrams, and work orders to complete maintenance tasks.
Maintain the property’s appearance to Kidder Mathews and client standards.
Partner with contracted vendors and ensure their work meets quality standards.
Review, implement, and monitor scopes of services and specifications for contracted services.
Assist with developing specifications for contracted services and partner with management to develop them.
Respond to and resolve tenant service requests in accordance with licenses held.
Provide professional, 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, clean work environment by following safety procedures.
Immediately report potential safety hazards and accidents.
Perform other duties or projects as requested or required.