Apprentice Building Engineer, Commercial Office Buildings

Douglas Emmett, Inc.; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Emmett, Inc. is seeking an Apprentice Engineer to help operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems at assigned buildings in Beverly Hills.

You will follow engineering SOPs and work with the property management team, standing shifts when required and using the trade tools. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will perform preventive maintenance, read blueprints and diagrams, monitor energy projects, maintain records, and assist with minor repairs to

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Chief Engineer or Property Manager and receives guidance and assignments.
• Provides operational guidance to maintenance and contractor personnel on site.
• Operates, maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as authorized.
• Monitors energy-related projects, systems and devices in the building.
• Maintains manuals, technical data, and accurate maintenance records and inventories.
• Monitors parts inventories monthly and coordinates supply purchases with superiors.
• Performs preventive maintenance as directed by the Chief Engineer.
• Reads blueprints, line diagrams and schematics relevant to the trades.
• Performs minor painting, carpentry, locksmith and exterior site work as required.
• Maintains communication with building occupants to resolve operational problems.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Chief Engineer and the property management team, the Apprentice Engineer is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems and equipment at his/her assigned building(s). The Apprentice Engineer will also ensure compliance with all Douglas Emmett Engineering Standard Operating Procedures and corporate directives. The Apprentice Engineer may stand a shift and works with the tools of the trade.

Job Duties

• Reports to the Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, Building Engineer or Property Manager, who will provide functional and operational guidance and job assignment as required.
• Provides operational and functional guidance to maintenance and contractor personnel working on the property.
• Operates, maintains and repairs all mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems and devices in the building, when approved by the Chief Engineer.
• Monitors installation and implementation of energy related projects, systems and devices.
• Maintains operating manuals and technical data, and accurate written records of all maintenance services, preventive maintenance, equipment inventory, general supply and parts inventory, and pertinent data regarding operating equipment, building fixtures and tenant drawings and plans.
• Monitor parts inventories for all maintenance items on a monthly basis and request the purchase of required supplies by the Assistant Chief Engineer or Property Manager.
• Performs preventive maintenance as assigned by the Chief Engineer.
• Read and comprehend trade-related blueprints, line diagrams and schematics.
• Performs minor painting, carpentry, locksmith and exterior site work as required and assigned.
• Maintain contact with building occupants to solve operational problems.

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.

The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.