Building Engineer

Accesso; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and DI

401K

Paid Time-Off and Holidays

Job summary

Accesso, a solutions-driven property management company in Durham, NC, seeks a Building Engineer to perform complex preventive maintenance and repairs on building systems, equipment, and grounds. You will operate and monitor HVAC systems, BAS, lighting, and life-safety controls, while maintaining records and coordinating with tenants and service providers.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, relevant licenses, and the ability to work after hours.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial building maintenance experience.
• CFC license and refrigerant licenses preferred.
• Background check and drug test required; bondable.

Responsibilities

• Possess clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• After hours on-call emergency response.
• Utilize current technology tools (hardware and software) for work orders.
• Develop and maintain courteous, service-oriented rapport with tenants, occupants, vendors, clients, and co-workers.
• Operate and troubleshoot HVAC systems and controls.
• Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
• Operate building systems including HVAC BAS, access/lighting controls, fire and life safety systems.
• Perform routine building maintenance and repairs.
• Interact professionally with tenant Facility personnel and contracted service providers.
• Respond to and resolve tenants’ service calls.
• Maintain relationships with management and engineering staff to update work orders.
• Assist with ordering, stocking and inventory of parts as directed by Chief/Assistant Chief Engineer.
• Work independently with minimal direction.

Skills

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Adaptable

MS Office basics

PC usage

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3+ years related experience

BOMA Engineering School (Recommended)

SMA Engineering Course (Recommended)

Trade school training (Recommended)

Job description

We are a solutions-driven property management company, managing a portfolio of commercial real estate properties totaling over 11mm SF. Our commitment is to develop sound management practices to add long-term value to our client's properties by focusing on asset stabilization, tenant retention strategies, efficient planning of tenant improvements, and a diligent approach to reducing operating costs.

Located in Durham, NC, serving 690,941 SF. , The Building Engineer will utilize advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings systems, equipment, and grounds. Working under limited supervision monitors building system operations and performance. Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

Responsibilities

• Possess clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• After hours on-call emergency response.
• Have demonstrated proficiency and experience in utilizing current technology tools (hardware and software).
• Develop and maintain a courteous and service-oriented rapport with all customers (tenants, building occupants, vendors, clients, co-workers).
• Have strong, demonstrated experience operating and troubleshooting HVAC systems and controls.
• Completes maintenance and repair records as required
• Operate building systems, including but not limited to; HVAC BAS, access and lighting controls, fire and life safety systems.
• Effectively perform or direct to be performed routine building maintenance and repair tasks
• Professionally and effectively interact with tenant Facility personnel
• Effectively interact with and direct contracted service providers
• Effectively respond to and resolve tenants’ service calls.
• Maintain relationship with the management and engineering staff to update work orders.
• Aids in the ordering, stocking and inventory of parts and supplies as directed by the Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief Engineer.
• Self-starter, ability and motivation to work independently with minimal direction.

Education

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or trade school training
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of related experience and/or trade school training
• BOMA Engineering School (Recommended)
• SMA Engineering Course (Recommended)

Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in commercial building maintenance or related industry Skills
• CFC License, and refrigerant licenses preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude, especially with WSHP systems
• Apprentice or Maintenance electrical license preferred
• Familiar with BAS Systems
• Ability to pass background screen and drug test and must be bondable
• Available to work occasional overtime and provide after-hours on-call emergency response.
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Climbing ladders, bending, stooping, lift/carry minimum of 50 pounds, raise arms over head, perform overhead work, work effectively at heights

Skills

• Uses personal computer and/or phone for work order system, email, BAS, and training
• Demonstrated and effective customer service skills
• Ability to exude calm and confidence in occasionally stressful situations
• Adaptable to change
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, etc.)

Compensation

• Hourly wages commensurate with experience per year per hour
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401K, Paid Time-Off and Holiday pay.

Accesso is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.