Building Engineer

Stream Realty Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

PTO and holiday pay

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate firm in Washington is seeking a Building Engineer to maintain building systems and provide exceptional concierge-style service to tenants. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in commercial building operations, strong skills in HVAC and plumbing, and a thorough understanding of building automation systems. This position offers competitive salaries and benefits, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on personal growth and development.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a related industry preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide concierge-style customer service.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Inspect building systems for compliance.
• Coordinate contract work including landscaping, snow removal, and cleaning.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety policies.
• Read and interpret plans/prints to operate and maintain facilities.

Skills

Commercial Building Operations

HVAC systems

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Multi-meter

Anemometers

Drain augers

Building automation systems

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners (Stream) began with a vision focused on people. Headquartered in Dallas, TX and operating in core markets coast to coast, we complete billions in annual transactions in office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties. Stream is one of the fastest-growing, full-service commercial real estate services organizations in the country, with millions of square feet of assignments. Our culture is summarized by the core values: smart, honest, nice, and passionate. For more information, visit www.streamrealty.com and follow Stream on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.

IMMEDIATE IMPACT. MEANINGFUL CAREER.

At Stream, our success begins and ends with our people. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high-caliber, collaborative team. We empower you to apply your energy, expertise, and creativity to meet our client’s needs while providing unsurpassed market knowledge and development opportunities to succeed. When you join Stream, you will build a meaningful and impactful career.

Position Overview

The Building Engineer is consistently thorough and committed to keeping building systems and equipment in good order while supporting other members of the property and team. They provide concierge-style service to the tenants at our buildings and are continually looking for ways to improve the experience for all who come to the properties. They perform preventative maintenance to keep systems and equipment in good repair and prolong their useful life, and they remain aware of their surroundings to ensure the property maintains an outstanding appearance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Comprehend and interpret instructions and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Operate and use necessary manual and power-driven tools.
• Provide concierge-style customer service to internal and external partners.
• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Inspect building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure operation within design specifications and environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Perform contract work which may include landscaping, snow removal, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Commercial Building Operations, Property Management, or a related industry preferred.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Ability to efficiently present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
• Understanding of multi-meter amps, probes, anemometers, pressure gauges, drain augers, and other industry standard tools/equipment.
• Prior work experience and knowledge of energy-saving and sustainability measures.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and understand plans and prints.

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required.
• EPA Universal Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (e.g., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License).

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work indoors approximately 50% of the time and outdoors approximately 50% of the time.
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Climb stairs and ladders; access remote work areas and confined spaces (crawl spaces, roofs).
• Full range of manual dexterity (sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting).

Additional Information

Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.

To apply for a position, please visit our website at www.streamrealty.com