Building Maintenance Engineer

Vintage Realty Company; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Building Maintenance Engineer to support commercial office buildings in Shreveport. This full-time role involves performing inspections, managing maintenance tasks, and ensuring safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined, possess a strong customer service ethic, and demonstrate reliability and initiative. Join a progressive firm that values its employees and offers competitive pay along with excellent benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. If you're motivated and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections and complete vacant space make readies.
• Test and replace parts in plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems.
• Maintain fire and safety standards for all areas of the facility.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Customer service

Dependability

Self-starter

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HVAC certification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Overview

Vintage Realty Company is seeking to fill a full-time hourly non-exempt Building Maintenance Engineer (BME) position to provide support for commercial office buildings in Shreveport, LA. This position reports to the Building Maintenance Engineer Manager and Property Manager. The successful candidate will be mechanically inclined, willing to train and learn new skills, be a dependable and motivated self-starter, provide excellent customer service, and have a friendly and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities:

• Perform regular inspections, complete vacant space make readies and special projects.
• Test and replace parts and components in plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems.
• Identify, recommend, and implement preventative and ongoing changes to preserve or upgrade equipment.
• Participate in the annual budget preparation process.
• Evaluate and maintain facility and grounds, meeting operational standards, and schedule tests.
• Maintain fire and safety standards for all areas of the facility and grounds.
• Supply hand tools.
• Operate all necessary hand tools to make repairs.
• Maintain a clean work area to ensure a safe job site.
• Collectively execute the maintenance program ensuring timely work order service and cost-effective inventory control of property resources.
• Take initiative to perform needed tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• HVAC certification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently kneel, crouch, climb, crawl, etc.

The management company provides competitive pay and excellent benefits including mileage pay, uniforms, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as 401(k), vacation, sick, personal time, and holiday pay.

All candidates should have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and automobile insurance. All candidates must be willing to complete a criminal background and drug screening process as successful completion is necessary before an employment offer can be granted.

If you are interested in furthering your career with a progressive successful firm, please submit your cover letter and resume along with contact names and numbers of three professional references. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.