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Transwestern · 1 day ago

Building Engineer

Chesapeake, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Transwestern is a dynamic commercial real estate company committed to service excellence. The Building Engineer is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on building systems, ensuring efficient operations and responding to emergency situations as needed.

Commercial Real EstateProperty ManagementReal Estate

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds

Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client

Perform assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required

Take the lead to troubleshoot and repair of buildings and installed systems to include, but not limited to: plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, and HVAC

May be required to direct mechanics, technicians, and outside contractors on assigned projects

Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed

Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum

Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

HVACElectrical systemsBuilding maintenanceEnergy management systemsPlumbing systemsMicrosoft OfficeCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of two years of related experience and/or trade school training or equivalent combination of education and experience

A minimum of 3 years building maintenance experience

Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair

Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator, etc

Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations

Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel

Must have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems

Ability to understand and give general instructions in standard situations

Operate and use necessary manual and power-driven tools

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Strong customer service orientation

May require shift work, overtime and/or on call duties

Stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pump, tools, ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting device

May be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments)

Climb ladders and stairs