Building Engineer
Length: Contract to Hire
Pay Range: $30.00-$32.00 an hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
Location: Arlington,TX
Job Description
The Building Engineer is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems and related contracts in accordance with quality, cost, and scheduling requirements, the owner's objectives, and the highest standards of professional ethics.
Major Areas of Responsibility
- Building Maintenance and Repairs: Perform and coordinate repairs and maintenance for all building systems and facilities, including plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, locks, doors, fire safety equipment, elevators, pest control, landscaping, irrigation, signage, building equipment, painting, janitorial services, parking lots, HVAC, roofing, and other tasks necessary to maintain smooth building operations.
- Contractor and Vendor Coordination: Serve as the on-site point of contact for contractors and service providers, including electrical, plumbing, security, fire safety, elevator, general contracting, pest control, interior and exterior landscaping, HVAC, roofing, locksmith, and window blind services. Coordinate with the Fire Marshal, day porter, security guard, and building visitors when the Property Manager is unavailable.
- Cost Management and Bidding: Negotiate costs for building products and supplies in a timely and consistent manner. Obtain bids for additional maintenance work and ensure all work meets established specifications.
- Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution: Diagnose and troubleshoot existing and potential issues involving building equipment and systems. Recommend practical, cost-effective solutions to repair and maintenance problems.
- Mechanical and Electrical Systems: Operate, inspect, and maintain the building's mechanical and electrical systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
- Energy Management: Analyze energy usage and recommend equipment adjustments, operational improvements, or other measures to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
- Documentation and Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate maintenance records and a file of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), as applicable.
General Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High school diploma or higher preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of general building systems experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational abilities, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
- Ability to perform general building repairs, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical work, sheetrock repair, painting, and related maintenance tasks.
- Experience with contract development.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Knowledge of basic building codes, commercial construction pricing, and construction contracts.
Licensing and Certifications
- Valid driver's license required.
- HVAC certification preferred.
Training and Continuing Education Requirements
The Building Engineer must complete at least one continuing education course each year in one of the following areas:
- Electrical systems
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Parking lot repairs
- Retention pond maintenance
- General construction or tenant improvement construction
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