Building Engineer - Howard County/Baltimore County

Thomas Park; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with employer match

Dental, Vision, and Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave after 1 year

Job summary

A commercial real estate firm in Annapolis seeks a Building Engineer to deliver expert maintenance services across multiple properties. The role involves managing facility operations, ensuring safety standards, and handling tenant service requests. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience in building maintenance and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. Competitive benefits package and commitment to inclusivity offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in building maintenance and operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting building services.
• Experience supervising service providers, ensuring quality work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, and replace parts in plumbing, electrical, and heating systems.
• Evaluate and maintain facility and grounds, meeting operational standards.
• Uphold fire and safety standards for all areas of the facility.

Skills

Building maintenance

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $28.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Thomas Park is a full-service commercial real estate firm offering alternative investment strategies and third-party commercial real estate services.

Core Values

• Balance
• Act with Integrity
• Strive for Excellence
• Inclusion
• Embrace Change

The Role

The Building Engineer role involves delivering expert, friendly, and cost-effective maintenance services for properties. This position focuses on managing multiple properties by Thomas Park, ensuring optimal functioning and addressing maintenance needs professionally and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of Systems: Maintain, test, and replace parts and components in plumbing, electrical, and heating systems; implement the company’s Preventive Maintenance Program; check boiler/HVAC components daily, read gauges for proper levels, and notify the Manager of any malfunctions; perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure system efficiency.
• Facility and Grounds Management: Evaluate and maintain facility and grounds, meeting operational standards; preserve and enhance curb appeal, including property conditions and appearance; maintain cleanliness and organization in areas such as the shop, boiler room, trash room, and storage areas.
• Safety and Standards: Uphold fire and safety standards for all areas of the facility and grounds; be on-call after hours and weekends to address emergencies promptly.
• Tenant Service: Handle tenant service requests within the prescribed timetable set by the Manager.
• Expenditure Control: Assist the Manager in controlling maintenance expenditures.
• Supervision and Reporting: Supervise all service providers to ensure the quality of work and promptly report any issues to the Manager; report the arrival and departure times of all service providers to the Manager.
• Attendance and Physical Demands: Maintain excellent attendance; fulfill physical demands, such as lifting up to 50 lbs., required for the essential functions of the position.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in building maintenance and operations
• Demonstrated expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting building services
• Experience supervising service providers, ensuring quality work, and addressing issues promptly
• Familiarity with controlling maintenance expenditures and optimizing cost-efficient solutions
• Proficient in routine preventive maintenance and handling tenant service requests

Qualities

• Ability to analyze and problem-solve
• Attention to detail
• Proactive approach
• High level of communication
• Team player
• Be flexible and adaptable to changes

Benefits

• 401(K) with employer match
• Dental, Vision, and Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave after 1 year of employment
• And more

Thomas Park is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Thomas Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email [e-mail].