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Brandywine Realty Trust · 2 weeks ago

Building Operating Engineer

Brandywine Realty Trust is focused on developing, building, and managing remarkable Class-A properties. The Building Operating Engineer is responsible for performing operating and maintenance tasks for assigned properties, ensuring the reliability of mechanical systems and addressing tenant requests.

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Responsibilities

Complete necessary operating, maintenance, and repair tasks to assure maximum life and reliability of mechanical systems. Systems including, but are not limited to:
HVAC (baseline knowledge needed; we will train)
Plumbing
Electrical (as allowed by applicable Codes and/or incumbent licensing)
General building maintenance, including:
Door repair and keying
Painting
Ceiling repair
Floor repair
Miscellaneous and other
Respond to trouble calls or requests for assistance from tenants
Adhere to any current or future tenant security clearance requirements needed to access their space
Complete equipment repairs and replacements under direction from the Chief Building Operating Engineer or Assistant Chief Building Operating Engineer
Record maintenance and repair information in accordance with guidelines established by management direction or policy/procedure
Maintain positive working relationships with tenants, responding to requests and issues in a timely, professional, and courteous manner
Maintain productivity-enhancing communications and working relationships with coworkers and management
Maintain productivity-enhancing communications and working relationships with third-party contractors and suppliers
Attend meetings as directed by the Chief Building Operating Engineer or Property Manager. These may include training sessions led by Chief Building Operating Engineer to increase job-appropriate knowledge and skills, safety orientations, and scheduled staff meetings. Meetings may also include outside training at the direction of management
Perform property-specific duties as assigned. These may vary from property-to-property and from incumbent-to-incumbent. Typical of these duties are:
Open and close one or more buildings each day
Respond to after-hours emergency calls in accordance with rotating on-call schedule
Monitor building temperatures, making necessary adjustments as dictated by temperatures, tenant requirements, etc
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance routines on engine room equipment, fan room equipment cooling tower, all motors, all house pumps and sump pumps
Install or remove elevator pads as needed
Report janitorial issues to Building Management
Repair doors, ceilings, base, handrails, etc. as needed
Clean shop areas
Maintain air compressors for maximum efficiency
Maintain Emergency Diesel Fire Pumps in good operating condition with weekly operation for one hour under load condition. Update logs as appropriate to confirm completed testing
Remain familiar with alarm, security and emergency evacuation procedures
Keep Emergency Power System in good operating condition with weekly operation for one hour under load conditions. Maintain a log to confirm weekly testing
Keep accurate, up-to-date records on preventative maintenance of all equipment in accordance with direction from management
Use knowledge of chemical water treatment process and testing necessary to ensure proper treatment. Maintain log of daily test results
Complete or facilitate basic and emergency plumbing repairs such as plugged sewer lines, urinals, commodes, faucets and water valves
Repair and/or replace light fixtures, ballast, motors, breaker, switches and receptacles
Re-key, repair, or change locks when necessary
Complete all other maintenance and repair duties as assigned by the Chief Building Operating Engineer, Assistant Chief Building Operating Engineer, or Property Manager
Complete service and repair tickets legibly and turn in to Property Assistant or designated individual on a daily basis
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

HVAC systemsBuilding Automation SystemsPlumbingElectrical systemsMechanical systemsCustomer serviceBasic mathTechnical trainingMicrosoft productsTeamwork

Required

High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of a building trades curriculum at a recognized technical school is desirable
Two to three years of successful experience in commercial or institutional buildings with complex mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems
Possess trade valid licenses as required by local regulatory authorities
Possess valid state-issued driver's license needed to travel to adjacent properties or to respond to after-hours trouble call

Preferred

Siemens or WebCTRL Building Automation System experience is valued
Experience in operating Central Plant HVAC systems is valued
Technical knowledge of VAV and induction air distribution systems is valued
SMA or SMT Engineering education designations are a plus

Company

Brandywine Realty Trust

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Brandywine Realty Trust is a self-administered and self-managed REIT

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.2B
2025-09-29Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $150M
2024-04-04Post Ipo Equity· $400M

Leadership Team

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Thomas Wirth
EVP & CFO
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