Building Engineer

Continuum Services•Creve Coeur, MO

About The Position

The Building Engineer professionally responds to tenant requests and public inquiries, operates and maintains HVAC and MEP equipment, and serves as a Systems Operator. The role includes performing and supervising maintenance work, providing engineering coverage across managed properties as needed, and maintaining schedules to meet time-allocation requirements. The engineer operates, maintains, and repairs building electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire and life-safety, MEP, architectural, and plumbing systems, except where specified work is performed by contractors. Responsibilities also include inspecting equipment, completing logs and records, responding to work orders through a CMMS, conducting water-treatment activities, and supporting compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements. The position requires work across indoor and outdoor settings, including remote and potentially hazardous areas, and evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Requirements

At least 3 years of building engineering experience commensurate with the position, such as experience in high-rise or low-rise buildings.
Intermediate working knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical control devices and BAS systems.
Knowledge of basic hand tools, including socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, and hammers.
Knowledge of power tools, including pneumatic, electric, or engine-driven drill motors, saws, grinders, impact wrenches, and drain cleaners.
Ability to read and use shop manuals and drawings.
Ability to use basic measuring and recording equipment such as temperature indicators, pressure gauges, and voltage testers.
Ability to use deductive logic to troubleshoot equipment.
Proficiency using a personal computer and handheld communication device, and knowledge of CMMS software such as Workspeed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read blueprints and/or schematics for troubleshooting analysis.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to safely install and operate rigging and lifting devices.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with coworkers, tenants, contractors, and the general public.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, stand throughout the workday, and access remote work areas such as crawl spaces and roofs.
Ability to perform duties requiring manual dexterity, including sitting, squatting, bending, crawling, kneeling, lifting, walking, and manipulating tools with limbs extended.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in hazardous environments such as construction sites, and work in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

High Pressure Boiler Operator’s License (preferred but not required).
Refrigeration Operator License (preferred but not required).
EPA 608 Universal Certification (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and courteously to tenant requests and public inquiries in accordance with company guidelines.
Assist with compliance with City, State, and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
Order, stock, and inventory parts and supplies as directed by the Property/Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer.
Add water-treatment chemicals in appropriate amounts and at appropriate times, conduct chemical analyses as directed, and report abnormalities or substandard results.
Complete daily equipment logs and visually inspect building mechanical and life-safety equipment for normal operation.
Respond to, prioritize, and complete assigned work orders using the CMMS work-order tracking system.
Independently operate, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire and life-safety, and MEP equipment, except for work assigned to contractors.
Maintain and repair architectural and plumbing systems.
Adjust HVAC and related equipment to maintain established comfort zones.
Record and maintain meter readings, service-request records, payroll timecards, parts and materials forms, equipment inspection logs, and preventive-maintenance forms.
Maintain plant logs and files, including engine-room machine logs, chemical-usage logs, contractor personnel logs, operating-engineer logs, and fire and life-safety records, as applicable.
Perform and supervise maintenance work and provide engineering coverage across managed properties as required.
Maintain schedules so that allocated time requirements are consistently met.
Perform additional duties delegated by Management.
Work evenings, holidays, and weekends to ensure coverage.