Building Engineer I

Urban Renaissance Group; Bellevue (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Renaissance Group is hiring for a facilities engineer/maintenance role at Cascade Yard, Bellevue, WA. The position focuses on maintaining HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, following best practices, and ensuring safe operations.

You will procure parts, supervise daily inspections, and support junior engineers while promoting energy efficiency and accurate record-keeping in Building Engines. On-site work with a strong safety culture is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience commensurate with the facility for the E1 role.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Building Engines.
• OSHA/ACM awareness training is required.
• Hold required Washington state and Seattle licenses for electrical and refrigeration work.
• Knowledge of energy conservation strategies and HVAC scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Optimize repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Utilize Best Practices for troubleshooting and maintenance of building systems.
• Procure parts, manage inventories, and track invoices using the purchase order system.
• Assist junior engineers to become proficient in processes.
• Perform daily inspections, safety checks, and routine maintenance duties.
• Record data in Building Engines and ensure compliance with safety programs.
• Promote energy conservation and continuous improvement of engineering functions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Building Engines experience

BAS/EMS system operation

MEP drawing tracing

Customer service oriented

Education

OSHA/ACM awareness training

Washington State electrical training card

EPA Universal Refrigerant License

City of Seattle Boiler fireman license

City of Seattle Refrigeration license

Tools

Building Engines

Electrical drawing interpretation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cascade Yard - Bellevue, WA 98007, Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Responsibilities

• Optimize the repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems and their components.
• Utilize and help contribute to Best Practices for optimal troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of all building systems.
• Strong plumbing knowledge, such as installation, adjustment, and repair of restroom plumbing equipment such as faucets (manual and auto) flushometers (manual and auto), drain and trap repairs as well as the ability to cut and solder piping as well as use compression fittings (manual and auto).
• Coordinate the procurement of and maintain inventories of necessary parts, supplies, and equipment from approved vendors. This may include looking up, placing orders and tracking invoices with the use of the purchase order system.
• Assist junior engineers to become proficient in this process.
• Perform daily inspections, safety checks, and routine maintenance duties.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks assigned by supervisor or their delegate.
• Foster an attitude that promotes energy conservation, and the continuous improvement of engineering functions.
• As required, make all appropriate daily entries and record all pertinent data in Building Engines.
• Preventive Maintenance which may include periodic inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair to a variety of building systems.
• Perform administrative duties in accordance to departmental policies, procedures, and standards. This may include, but is not limited to, log out / tag out functions without supervision, budget preparation, and building inspections.
• The ability to perform utility and property testing as required.
• Function as a responsible, objective team member giving assistance where needed.
• Demonstrate a commitment to provide industry leading quality customer service.
• Comply with all applicable codes, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with facility specific safety program including utilizing the LOTO system.
• Maintains regular workplace attendance.
• Provides the highest-level quality of service and professionalism to tenants, staff, and visitors at all times.
• Effectively utilize communications tools (such as email, messaging, two-way radio, written, and verbal) with the Chief Engineer, or a designated delegate, Management, and other team members including vendors.
• Understand the company’s policies, manuals, and mission statement to participate as a team member supporting all efforts to achieve organizational goals.
• Strictly follow all environmental safety, hazardous material handling, and personal protection rules and regulations set forth by The Property, URG, and Local, State, Federal and International regulations. This is including but not limited Asbestos (ACM), Mold (IAQ), and HAZMAT (Hazardous Material) awareness as well as being able to read and understand the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) system.
• Utilising the URG Safety Manual to identify the correct ladder or man lift and appropriate fall protection for the job and use it correctly and safely. Perform onsite safety inspections as well as maintaining safety equipment.

Qualifications

SKILLS + ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong computer proficiencies such as word Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation etc.) Building Engines (work order and tenant management) and email usage are critical as well the ability to operate the property BAS/EMS system.
• The ability to use a line drawing and physically trace out the power distribution, condenser water, hydronic loops, and sprinkler systems for a building.
• The ability to inventory and organize all As-Built and T.I. drawings.
• The ability to identify and explain all items for architectural and MEP drawings.
• The ability to inspect battery backup lighting.
• The ability to replace lighting, ballasts, and lighting relays.
• Customer service oriented
• Function as a responsible, objective team member

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of E1.
• Strong computer proficiencies such as word Microsoft Office (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation etc.) Building Engines (work order and tenant management) and email usage are critical as well the ability to operate the property BAS/EMS system.
• Certification meeting OSHA/ACM awareness training requirements.
• Possess a Washington State Labor and Industries 07 electrical training card with the intent to accumulate enough hours to pass the 07 test and become a licensed, journeyman 07 electrician.
• Possess the EPA Universal Refrigerant License.
• Possess a City of Seattle Grade IV Boiler fireman Licensee.
• Possess a City of Seattle Refrigeration License.
• A working knowledge of energy conservation strategies such as lighting controls, demand utility usage, and proper HVAC scheduling. Formal knowledge preferred.
• Urban Renaissance Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.