Building Engineer - Texas Orthopedics

ORTHOLONESTAR•Austin, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

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.