Assistant Building Engineer (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Professional Svcs, Inc. in; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Building Engineer to join their team in Dallas. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the day-to-day maintenance and operations of commercial buildings, ensuring safety and efficiency. You'll work closely with property management and the lead engineer, performing inspections, managing service requests, and maintaining building systems. This position not only allows you to showcase your technical skills but also emphasizes your ability to communicate effectively with tenants and clients. Join a company that values employee ownership and offers excellent benefits, making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching plan

Employee ownership structure

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of commercial property experience in Class A and B offices.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance of buildings.
• Manage asset maintenance and oversee service contractors.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Building systems knowledge

Effective communication

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office

Work order software (MRI Angus or similar)

Job description

Assistant Building Engineer (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries (Construction)

Austin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Building Engineer at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The Assistant Building Engineer is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs of commercial office buildings. This person will work with the Lead Building Engineer and Property Management and travel as needed to various locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and Houston.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and general building repairs in a timely manner.
• Performs and/or completes all tenant service requests accurately and expediently.
• Maintains the professional appearances of the property and equipment.
• Ensures that work performed in client space is accomplished with a minimum of disruption and is followed by adequate cleanup.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
• Monitor and replace light fixtures as needed.
• Promotes safety among all building tenants, vendors, and visitors.
• Assists in preparing the Building Maintenance budget.
• Manages asset maintenance and oversees service contractors.
• Administers card access equipment and supports data management for access systems.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations and customer concerns.
• Maintains ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors.
• The majority of travel will be between properties located in the DFW area; light travel to Houston properties as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3 – 5+ years of commercial property experience in Class A and Class B offices.
• Construction knowledge a plus.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety systems.
• Must be highly organized with an attention to detail.
• Be an effective communicator with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing portfolios.
• Familiarity with Energy Management and Building Automation Systems and Preventative Maintenance scheduling software.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher.
• Knowledge of MS Office and work order software (MRI Angus or similar).
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel as needed to various locations across the Dallas/Fort Worth area and Houston.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry heavy items more than 50-lbs.
• Must be able to work standing up all or most of the time.
• Must be able to work on tall ladders and on rooftops up to 12 stories high.
• Requires working outdoors at times in the rain or snow and during cold, warm, and hot temperatures.
• Must be able to work on call as needed.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation:

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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