Building Engineer - Texas Orthopedics

ORTHOLONESTAR•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Team! Since opening our doors in 1986, Texas Orthopedics has grown into one of Central Texas’s most trusted names in musculoskeletal care. For nearly four decades, we’ve been committed to delivering exceptional orthopedic, rheumatologic, and physical therapy services to our community. With multiple locations throughout the Austin area and a comprehensive team of highly skilled physicians, we continue to expand our reach and elevate patient experience. Texas Orthopedics is a proud division of OrthoLoneStar, the largest independent orthopedic practice in Texas. Experience the Texas Orthopedics Work Environment At Texas Orthopedics, we strive to create a workplace where excellence and support go hand in hand. We prioritize a culture that encourages collaboration, professional growth, work–life balance and a team-driven environment. Through ongoing communication, staff feedback initiatives, and continuous process improvements, we work together to ensure our clinics operate with the highest standards of efficiency, innovation, and comfort. This commitment helps us deliver an exceptional experience not only to our patients, but also to every member of our team. By joining us as a Building Engineer, you’ll step into a key role that helps keep our facilities operating at their best. Please review the position details, qualifications, and benefits outlined below. GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for addressing daily maintenance needs to ensure facilities and grounds are operational, clean, secure and compliant with health and safety guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
Minimum of two years of building engineer or maintenance work.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)
Knowledge of HVAC, fire safety, electrical, plumbing and other facility related systems.
Knowledge of building automation and energy management systems.
Knowledge of OSHA and other safety policies and procedures.
Skilled in exercising initiative, judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving and decision-making.
Must be highly organized, but flexible and able to adjust priorities.
Must be detail oriented.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally.
Must possess strong active listening skills.
Must be highly professional and maintain confidentiality of information.
Must be able to work in both a team setting and independently.
Ability to sit, stand, walk or stoop for long periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Ability to climb ladders or stairs.
Must have adequate visual acuity to read, the ability to interpret and understand written material and assess the quality of work.
Must have adequate hearing and speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others, including patients and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Work timely and efficiently to respond to work order requests and prioritize them accordingly.
Perform general handyman duties such as, moving office furniture/equipment, assembling/repairing office furniture, hanging, minor drywall work, painting and cleaning.
Responsible for diagnosing and making basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other miscellaneous repairs as needed.
Perform preventative maintenance.
Escalate complex jobs to technicians through support of Facilities Manager.
Serve as a liaison for vendors and tradesmen fulfilling specific tasks.
Develop and maintain relationships with leadership team within each facility.
Conduct routine inspections of facility grounds to ensure walkways and spaces are clean and orderly.
Prepare building and grounds for inclement weather.
Maintain organization and storage of building supplies.
Maintain records on maintenance activities and MEP work.
Identify opportunities for improvement in preventative maintenance.
Oversee building automation and controls for energy management systems.
Ensure equipment and facilities are up to standard, complying with all health and safety guidelines.
Ensure work by contractors are being addressed and completed to standard.
Able to address after hours emergencies.
Additional duties as required.