Full-time Building Engineer III | Escala

Columbia Hospitality • Seattle, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a full-time Building Engineer III to join their team. This role is responsible for maintaining the building's physical, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, optimizing the repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment, and promoting energy conservation. The Building Engineer III will also provide hands-on training to other engineering team members, record data, process administrative paperwork, and ensure the security, cleanliness, and proper maintenance of all engineering tools and equipment. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, effective communication, and a commitment to providing high-quality service to tenants, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 3-5 years maintenance experience and/or journeyman license or industry certifications (I.e., Boiler, HVAC, CPO, electrical, EPA 608)
• Must understand electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and mechanical systems
• Ability to effectively perform patching, caulking, painting, or staining of a variety of surfaces.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, diagrams, or blueprints.
• Must have knowledge and the ability to operate tools, hand tools and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to read temperature gauges, utility meters, etc.
• Must possess basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, and understanding units of measurement
• Basic computer skills such as typing and email correspondence
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within strict time constraints
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

Nice To Haves

• Active Boiler certification preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English), preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain the building’s physical, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Optimizes the repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment, and systems.
• Uses and helps provide best practices to troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems.
• Provides hands-on training and collaboration to other engineering team members.
• Promotes energy conservation and continuous improvement of engineering functions.
• Records all pertinent data in building logbooks and makes all appropriate daily entries.
• Processes administrative paperwork in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures the security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and repair of all engineering department tools, equipment and safety features are in accordance with established procedures and budgets.
• Ensures all maintenance and engineering storerooms and workspaces are kept in a clean and orderly manner.
• Stores all tools, equipment, and spare parts in proper location.
• Ensures proper treatment and care of tools and equipment used to perform tasks.
• Responsible to complete delegated work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists with the collection of bids, RFPs, and works with contractors, where applicable
• May work evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts as required.
• Provides open and effective lines of communication and address issues or concerns in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Reports and addresses unsafe conditions immediately.
• Provides highest quality of service to tenants, staff, and visitors
• Participates in regular required communication with management, tenants, and other team members.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonus
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail
• Employee Assistance Program “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities
• Task Force Work Opportunities
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

What This Job Offers

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