Building Engineer

Kemper Development Co•Bellevue, WA

7h•$35 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Kemper Development Company, a family-owned, fourth-generation company located in Downtown Bellevue, is seeking a Building Engineer. This role is crucial for maintaining and improving building systems across all properties in the KDC portfolio on a 24/7 basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be dependable, respectful, productive, and a good team player, upholding the company's values and goals. This position requires a significant degree of independence and initiative, with regular assessments of knowledge and skills. English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills are essential.

Requirements

Dependable, responsible, honest, and hardworking.
Ability to learn quickly and follow directions.
Ability to communicate using a hand-held radio.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and interpret system plans and schematics.
Ability to apply troubleshooting skills to repair and maintain systems and equipment.
Functions well under stress, maintaining composure and reflecting a professional demeanor.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; proactive communication skills are a requisite.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of all company and department policies.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices related to customer service and tenant relations.
Uses logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions before making decisions.
Uses logic in problem solving to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Subject to call 24/7, carrying company issued cell phone and/or other electronic communication device(s).
Ability to analyze things that need to be changed, and then implement change in a sensitive, effective, and legally sound manner.
Computer proficiency in standard software including Microsoft Office and applicable maintenance programs.
Ability to respond to all supervisor requests in a safe, efficient, and timely manner.
Deal with people in a manner showing sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
3 years of progressive experience in Building systems maintenance.
English reading/writing skills and verbal communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluating, modifying, and performing preventative maintenance functions on building systems.
Operating, maintaining, improving, troubleshooting, and repairing all aspects of building systems across all properties.
Completing work orders and repairs across all properties in the KDC Portfolio.
Maintaining properties and all designated equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.
Performing repairs such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
Assisting in completing tenant service requests.
Providing customer service.
Detailed, scheduled maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, steam systems, and specialty items.
Performing preventive maintenance work and entering equipment performance data.
Repairing, troubleshooting, and assisting with the installation of mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.
Ensuring completion of maintenance and repair jobs in accordance with established standards.
Patrolling, inspecting, logging, and maintaining mechanical, HVAC, electrical, piping, and plumbing systems and equipment.
Assisting with fire/life/safety and security programs.
Performing special projects as assigned.
Handling sensitive and confidential information.
Coordinating, planning, and scheduling maintenance and operation of building systems and equipment.
Troubleshooting and repairing building systems in a timely fashion, documenting actions taken and reasons.
Communicating and fostering teamwork with other Kemper Departments.