Maintenance Engineer

RockStep Capital•New Orleans, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment to ensure high-quality performance and economical, safe operation. The Engineer will be responsible for the daily routine operations of the building, grounds, and equipment. This position is located at our Riverwalk Outlet Center in New Orleans.

Requirements

Ability to operate scissor lifts and forklifts.
Knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Understanding of electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry.
Basic computer skills.
Good tenant relations skills.
Valid Driver’s License.
Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.
Ability to work with little to no supervision.
Build positive working relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.
Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
Good problem solver/creative thinker.
"Can-do" attitude, pro-active and resourceful.
Works with a sense of urgency.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Second Class Stationary Air Conditioning/Refrigeration license, as required per jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Stationary Engineer experience
1-2 years engineering, preventative maintenance, or related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair all center/building and equipment problems.
Evaluate all major systems to ensure continuous maximum efficiency (including HVAC, central plant, lighting controls, plumbing, etc.).
Run routine preventative maintenance testing on systems enabled for fire, water features, vertical transportation, threats, and power failure.
Perform assigned tasks from daily task list on all equipment and systems as well as attending to general complaints dispatched by security or management staff.
Maintain knowledge of the lighting control system operation and conduct frequent lighting quality checks around the property.
Assist Specialty Leasing by moving carts, installing cart equipment and fixtures, completing tasks for temporary stores, and periodically checking carts in the common area to ensure equipment is meeting visual expectations.
Work with Marketing on moving and installing temporary signage, remove previous tenant branding in vacant stores, and set up installations.
Partner with shopping center team (Marketing, Specialty Leasing, etc.) on understanding, communicating, and implementing special events, activations, and installations.
Conduct emergency preparations for natural disasters including removal or securing of exterior equipment, conducting roof inspections, wrapping insulation on pipes, and draining water lines.
Periodically inspect all public areas, tenant spaces and windows, and conduct building tours.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety agencies (OSHA, Red Tag, Lock-Out, SDS, etc.).
Conduct monthly tenant water and gas meter readings.
Learn the locations of all electrical and mechanical rooms that service the Center and ensure these rooms are kept broom-clean and are free of fire hazards.
Complete assigned inspections including roof inspections, equipment inspections, and hood inspections, completing and submitting inspection checklists for each.
Perform minor construction repairs at the Center.
Coordinate with Chief Engineer, engineering team and Operations Manager on special projects as assigned, such as unplanned emergency projects.
Work with the neighboring property’s maintenance departments to ensure resolution of leaks in tenant spaces and other exterior property construction projects and follow protocol for reporting.
Enter time and work completed into Engineering logbook daily.