Building Engineer

FirstService Residential; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 company paid holidays

Paid volunteer time

Paid sick and vacation time

Medical, dental, vision

HSA and FSA

Company paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

FirstService Residential in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Building Engineer to ensure the property is livable, safe, and compliant by supervising inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and coordinating vendors.

You will manage logs, schedule inspections, respond to emergencies, and maintain HVAC, electrical, fire safety, and other building systems. On-site role with on-call duties; typical schedule Monday–Friday with potential after-hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building mechanics (i.e. plumbing, HVAC/ chiller boiler systems), electrical systems, rooftop pool maintenance, etc
• Hands-on experience with large tonnage chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps and air compressors
• Organized with the ability to prioritize incoming demands
• Able to use tools, equipment, and chemicals safely
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Understanding of budgeting and cost control
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Capable of mentoring others

Responsibilities

• Ensure building and systems are maintained properly and in safe working order (mechanical systems, electrical, fire safety, access control, HVAC, chillers, boilers, sprinkler systems)
• Manage SDS manual
• Plan preventive inspection and maintenance schedules and related work
• Keep accurate operation, maintenance and repair logs
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, projects and repairs
• Plan and implement modifications and improvements
• Schedule and coordinate state inspections of building and equipment
• Ensure the building has required permits
• Handle emergency maintenance situations timely
• Maintain an emergency response plan with vendors and contacts
• Respond to emergencies including weekends, holidays, or overnight

Skills

Building mechanics

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Budgeting

Team mentoring

Documentation

Education

HOA / Residential maintenance

Property or High-Rise management

Job description

Job Overview

As the Building Engineer you will ensure the building and facility is livable, safe, and compliant by supervising and performing regular inspections, preventive and routine maintenance, repairs, and coordinating and managing vendors.

Description

As the Building Engineer you will ensure the building and facility is livable, safe, and compliant by supervising and performing regular inspections, preventive and routine maintenance, repairs, and coordinating and managing vendors.

Compensation

$28+ per hour, based on experience

FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure building and systems are maintained properly and in safe working order (mechanical systems, electrical, fire safety, access control, HVAC, chillers, boilers, sprinkler systems, etc.)


• Manage SDS manual


• Manage preventive inspection and maintenance schedule and corresponding work


• Keep accurate operational, maintenance and repair logs


• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, projects and repairs


• Plan and implement modifications and improvements


• Schedule and coordinate state inspections of building and equipment (annual fire system testing, elevator inspections, recall testing, etc.)


• Ensure the building has required permits


• Ensure emergency maintenance situations are handled timely and properly


• Maintain an emergency response plan, including vendors and other necessary contacts


• Respond to emergencies as needed which may include weekends, holidays, or overnight

Skills And Qualifications

• Knowledge of building mechanics (i.e. plumbing, HVAC/ chiller boiler systems), electrical systems, rooftop pool maintenance, etc)


• Hands on experience working with large tonnage centrifugal and magnetic chillers, hydronic boilers, cooling towers, flat plates, high voltage pumps, fan motors and air compressors


• Organized, with the ability to prioritize and adjust to incoming demands


• Able to use tools, equipment, and chemicals safely


• Superior manual dexterity skills


• Understanding of budgeting


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• Able to mentor and develop others


• Detail oriented

Education And Experience

• HOA and/or residential maintenance: 2+ years (Required)


• Property OR High-Rise Management: 2+ years (Required)


• Excellent handyman skills, including maintenance in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (3+ years Preferred)


• EPA 608 Certification (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time


• Able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs


• Able to perform in various weather conditions (i.e. rain, heat, cold, wind, etc)


• Able to respond to on-site emergencies on nights, holidays, and/or weekends

Work Location

Tempe, AZ

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day with on call duties as required.

What We Offer

• 10 company paid holidays


• Paid volunteer time


• Paid sick and vacation time


• Medical, dental, vision


• HSA and FSA


• Company paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Plan


• Supplemental life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity


• Identity theft, legal services


• Pet insurance


• 401(k) with company match

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 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.

FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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