Chief Building Engineer

Building Maintenance Systems Inc. (BMSI)•Baltimore, MD

4d•$43 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Building Engineer is a working supervisor responsible for overseeing engineers and/or maintenance mechanics and supporting the operation, maintenance, and repair of a building’s mechanical, electrical, and central plant systems. Equipment and systems include boilers, chillers, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, power, plumbing, lighting, controls, water treatment, and other building equipment. The position reports to the Property Manager. The role includes troubleshooting building systems, managing the Building Management System (BMS) or Energy Management System, completing tenant service requests, maintaining records, performing preventive maintenance, supervising the engineering team, and overseeing contractors. The engineer also follows safety procedures, participates in emergency response and training, and may occasionally work overtime for necessary repairs or maintenance during off-hours. The position is located in Rockville, Maryland.

Requirements

10 years of experience maintaining equipment and systems in commercial buildings.
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and building systems.
History of trades education and training.
High-level experience and skills in operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment.
Basic technology skills to manage work-order applications on a mobile phone and learn to operate Building Automation Systems.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Reliable transportation.
CFC Universal certification.
Ability to occasionally work overtime to complete necessary repairs or maintenance during off-hours.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting 50 pounds, walking distances, kneeling for one hour, and climbing ladders.

Nice To Haves

DC Steam and/or Maryland Stationary Engineers licenses.

Responsibilities

Support daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and building.
Maintain and repair mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, furniture, fire, life-safety, and control systems, including pneumatic systems.
Monitor, maintain, and repair refrigeration, water-cooling and air-conditioning equipment, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, hot-water equipment, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
Troubleshoot building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with little or no supervision.
Complete tenant service requests accurately and with minimal disruption to tenants.
Manage the Building Management System (BMS) or Energy Management System.
Maintain maintenance logs and records.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks and follow maintenance and testing routines.
Comply with and support building policies and procedures.
Lead or actively participate in emergency response procedures and technical and safety training programs.
Use appropriate safety equipment and perform work safely.
Supervise the engineering team.
Oversee service and repair contractors throughout the building.
Assist with repair and maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping and snow removal, and capital budget planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.