Multifamily Building Engineer

Avenue5 Residential•Seattle, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The building engineer is responsible for maintaining the overall physical condition, safety, and functionality of the community. This role performs advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems- including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical components- while supporting preventative maintenance programs and responding to service requests. The building engineer partners with community leadership and vendors to ensure efficient operations, minimal system downtime, and compliance with safety standards, while delivering a high level of service to residents, associates, and guests.

Requirements

High school diploma is required
Three plus years of experience in building maintenance or engineering
HVAC certification required
Three to five years of experience identifying and managing roofing-related issues, including leak detection, repair coordination, and preventative maintenance
Strong maintenance lead experience or background in multifamily or commercial environments
Experience with plumbing, leak investigations, and boiler systems
Working knowledge of building envelope systems, including roofs, facades, windows, and waterproofing, with the ability to identify potential issues and coordinate timely maintenance and repairs
Must maintain a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and current auto insurance is required
Ability to read, write, and understand English
Ability to use general office equipment, such as telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, and key track systems
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to others
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to multitask
Ability to work independently as part of a team
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
Ability to cope with and defuse situations involving angry or difficult people
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Must maintain professional appearance and comply with prescribed uniform policy
Must comply with all safety requirements
Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing and Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training and other courses if assigned

Nice To Haves

EPA certification preferred

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repairs on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
Troubleshoot and support critical building systems, including pools, spas, elevators, and access control/fob systems, ensuring minimal downtime
Conduct routine inspections and proactively resolve issues
Execute preventative maintenance programs
Perform plumbing diagnostics and leak investigations
Support and maintain boiler systems and central plant equipment
Respond to service requests promptly
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities
Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
Assist with vendor coordination and oversee contracted work
Support emergency maintenance needs, including on-call responsibilities
Maintain overall cleanliness and functionality of the community
Perform other duties as assigned