Building Engineer

Thalhimer; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Thalhimer in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Maintenance professional to provide timely grounds and building maintenance. You will ensure health and safety systems are properly serviced, support vendor coordination, and help manage costs while preserving property value.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and availability for overtime and rotating weekend shifts. HVAC licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Residence within 30 minutes of the work location.
• Availabilty for overtime and rotating weekend on-call shifts.
• Reliable vehicle and valid driver's license required.
• Background check is required.
• HVAC license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders within prescribed time frames.
• Respond to emergency repairs with temporary or long-term fixes as needed.
• Assess building and grounds conditions and recommend future repairs.
• Maintain safety per the Company's Safety Policy.
• Support budgeting decisions with operating and capital items.
• Monitor maintenance expenses while preserving quality.
• Oversee vendors and contractors to meet specs and schedules.
• Ensure maintenance staff maintain necessary certifications.

Skills

Driver's license

On-call availability

Time management

Vendor coordination

Emergency maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HVAC license

Job description

Reports To: Chief Engineer/Portfolio Manager

General Position Summary

Contribute to the overall profitability of the property by providing timely and comprehensive maintenance services to the grounds and buildings. Assure that property and building systems that affect the health and security of occupants are properly maintained to minimize risk and contribute to retention. Assure that contacts with vendors, outside contractors and occupants are professional, courteous and friendly.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma. Residence within 30mins of work location. Available for work over time and be on call on rotating weekends. Must have reliable vehicle and valid driver's license. Background check required. Universal HVAC license preferred.

Essential Position Functions

MAINTENANCE

• Complete work orders received within prescribed time frames.

• Respond to unscheduled emergency repair work providing either temporary or long-term repairs as the situation dictates.

• Evaluate the overall condition of the buildings and grounds and make recommendations for future repair projects intended to enhance the property or to prolong its life. (Monthly, quarterly, and annually)

• Directly accountable for all safety and health issues by adhering to the Company's Safety Policy.

• Suggest or recommend operating and capital budget items to the Chief Engineer or Portfolio Manager.

• Monitor performance against established maintenance budget and, to the extent possible, minimizes maintenance expenditures without sacrificing integrity or quality of repairs.

• Monitor the performance of vendors and outside contractors to assure that their work meets the specifications and schedules agreed upon.

• Assure that maintenance personnel maintain certification necessary to perform repairs to air conditioning system, testing and maintaining pool chemistries etc. through training thru approved vendors and local associations.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Prepare the daily maintenance schedule.

• Maintain daily records of completed work orders, emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance projects.

• Maintain an inventory of parts, building supplies/materials and appliances to expedite repairs and turnovers and to minimize inconvenience to our commercial tenants. Maintain warranties on all components (e.g. appliance, roof, carpet, HVAC)