Engineer, Building

Newmark • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

The Building Engineer is responsible for building operations and for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, or arranging repairs for the site's building operating systems. The role is part of a team of engineers and requires reliable transportation. This position works the second shift, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The engineer performs preventive and necessary maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life-safety, fire-protection, and security systems. The role also responds to tenant requests, maintains maintenance and work-order records, coordinates work requiring outside contractors, and completes assigned work in accordance with site operating procedures and safety requirements. Snow and ice clearing operations may also be part of the work.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Required: first-class building engineer's license.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions.
• Proficient computer and email skills.
• Ability to complete required safety classes related to specific job duties.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, or arrange repairs for the building's operating systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Know the location and operation of building mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life-safety, fire-protection, and security systems, and respond to unusual conditions.
• Conduct periodic preventive maintenance, including lubrication, adjustment, cleaning, replacement of consumable parts, and equipment testing.
• Maintain and service boilers, chillers, air-handling units, recirculating air systems, water-pumping systems, cooling plants, plumbing components, and other building systems.
• Perform general building maintenance as needed.
• Respond to tenant safety, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and environmental requests through personal contact and work-order systems.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs and records.
• Coordinate contractor, tenant, and management approvals for work orders requiring outside contractors, and maintain work-order detail logs.
• Complete assigned work to support tenant safety and continuous site operation.
• Follow written operating procedures associated with the site.
• Assist with snow and ice clearing, including coordinating plowing and salting by outside vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED