Assistant Building Engineer

FirstService Residential; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 37,195 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

A property management company in Houston is seeking an experienced Assistant Building Engineer. In this role, you will assist in maintaining mechanical systems, inspecting facilities, and addressing maintenance requests. Applicants should have at least two years of relevant experience, strong customer service, communication skills, and the ability to respond promptly to emergencies. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits including medical plans, paid time off, and a 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

• Two years general building/community maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and report to immediate supervisor as applicable.
• Perform maintenance replacement and repair work.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working condition.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalence

Tools

MS Office applications

Excel

Word

Job description

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Job Overview

Members of the maintenance team ensure that all mechanical systems and equipment are operational and properly maintained, and all common areas are maintained in a clean, aesthetically appealing and disinfected condition. This role is generally the second in charge and reports directly to the Chief/Building Engineer.

Your Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect and report to immediate supervisor as applicable.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing work.
• Must be able to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Maintain a working relationship with community staff.
• Painting of all common areas and touch up may be required. Responsible to inspect areas that need paint and advise immediate supervisor.
• Complete daily work orders as scheduled.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working condition.
• Properly perform casual labor, such as lifting/moving heavy items as directed by supervisors and following appropriate safety procedures.
• Perform maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building/community repairs as long as a permit is not required to do the job.
• Maintain records, prepares reports and other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills – Qualifications

Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalence preferred.

Experience/Knowledge/Abilities: Two years general building/community maintenance experience is strongly preferred. Strong customer service, communication, time management and interpersonal skills required. Effective verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner. Computer literacy required; some working knowledge of MS Office applications and willingness to learn and utilize Excel and Word program. Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours and weekends based on project requirement.

What We Offer

As a full-time non-exempt associate, you will be eligible for comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation

$27 – $29 / hour

Disclaimer

This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.