Building Engineer

Foundry Commercial•Orlando, FL

46d

About The Position

The Building Engineer is responsible for performing or directing service maintenance requests for a specific property or portfolio of properties. The role supports building operations by maintaining HVAC systems and associated equipment, overseeing maintenance work and service requests, managing tools and supplies, coordinating contractors and vendors, and addressing building-system performance and reliability. The engineer may also support event setup and teardown and perform emergency or preventive maintenance outside normal hours as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma with at least 3 years of field experience and trade school training, or at least 5 years of total field experience.
Good written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
Good computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
High proficiency using email and CMMS systems.
Superior customer service skills and orientation, with a collaborative style.
Ability to remain professional under stressful situations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to plan and manage work under time constraints without direct supervision.
Sound troubleshooting skills and the ability to fully resolve problems.
Ability to read HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and architectural blueprints.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools and perform basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks.
Universal License.

Responsibilities

Ensure work in client spaces causes minimal disruption and is followed by adequate cleanup.
Oversee accurate and timely completion of client maintenance service requests.
Review monthly client service request summaries to identify and correct recurring operational problems.
Maintain an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies, and develop sources for stock materials.
Evaluate vendors and suppliers for quality and competitive pricing.
Prepare and submit purchase order requests; verify deliveries for count, pricing, and description.
Periodically check tool and instrument inventory.
Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
Ensure timely performance of maintenance contract work on building systems and equipment, including elevators, radio communications equipment, card access systems, fire alarms, in-ground sprinkler systems, chillers, and emergency generators.
Track electrical and mechanical loads for critical systems.
Oversee fulfillment of equipment warranty obligations by original installers.
Obtain equipment manuals and drawings from installers and contractors.
Lead or assist with event setup and teardown, including electrical and audiovisual needs and coordination with security or others.
Clean, inspect, calibrate, and replace parts to maintain HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels.
Understand building-system design and operation, and recognize system shortcomings when they occur.
Direct experimentation with building systems to improve energy effectiveness or comfort.
Monitor allocation of building-system capacity to base-building and tenant needs, particularly UPS/generator and cooling-system capacity.
Develop technical enhancements to improve building operations.
Identify equipment that may need replacement or reconditioning and may require client capital.
Perform emergency or preventive maintenance repairs off hours, including nights and weekends, as directed.
Provide on-call support as required.