Building Engineer

Foundry Commercial•Atlanta, GA

19d

About The Position

The Building Engineer performs or directs service maintenance requests for a specific property or portfolio of properties. The role ensures work in client spaces is completed with minimal disruption and appropriate cleanup, and oversees timely, accurate service request completion. The engineer maintains operating inventory, works with vendors and contractors, manages maintenance contracts and warranties, and monitors building systems and their performance. The position also supports event setup and teardown, performs or directs equipment maintenance, and identifies operational improvements and equipment needs. Emergency or preventative repairs may be required during off-hours, including nights and weekends, and the role provides on-call support as required.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 3 years of field experience with 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, email, and CMMS systems.
Superior customer service skills and orientation; collaborative working style.
Ability to maintain professionalism under stressful situations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to plan and manage work within 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.
Possess a Universal License.

Responsibilities

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