Building Engineer

Transwestern•Baltimore, MD

20d•$35 - $37

About The Position

The Building Engineer completes work orders and performs grounds maintenance, painting, caulking, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, electrical, and other building maintenance as needed. The role performs preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds, and monitors building operations and performance. The engineer inspects building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and achieves the environmental conditions prescribed by the client. The position also troubleshoots and repairs building systems, responds to emergencies, maintains building lighting and energy-management programs, and completes required maintenance records. It may involve directing mechanics, technicians, and contractors on assigned projects. The position is based in Annapolis, Maryland, and is listed as a first-shift role. Pay is $35.00–$37.00 per hour. Candidates selected for an offer are subject to pre-employment background checks and a drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience and/or trade-school training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of building-maintenance experience.
Thorough knowledge of building-system operation, maintenance, and repair.
Appropriate trade license or permit as required, such as a Journeyman or Master Electrician License or applicable city licenses and certificates.
Knowledge of energy-management systems, techniques, and operations.
Basic skills with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical, and building-automation systems.
Ability to understand and give general instructions in standard situations.
Ability to operate and use necessary manual and power-driven tools.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Ability to stoop, stand, climb, and frequently lift at least 50 pounds of equipment, and safely install rigging or lifting devices.
Ability to work extended periods without relief when responding to priority or emergency situations, including overtime assignments.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds.
Inspect fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems to ensure proper operation and client-prescribed environmental conditions.
Perform assigned repairs and emergency and preventive maintenance, and complete required maintenance and repair records.
Troubleshoot and repair building systems, including plumbing, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, and HVAC.
Direct mechanics, technicians, and outside contractors on assigned projects when required.
Respond promptly to emergency situations and summon additional assistance as needed.
Maintain an energy-management program to operate systems efficiently and minimize operating costs.
Maintain building lighting systems, including repairing or replacing elements and ballasts.
Complete work orders and perform grounds maintenance, painting, caulking, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, electrical, and other building maintenance as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.