Commercial Building Engineer

smcexternalcareers; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

smcexternalcareers in McLean, VA is seeking a Commercial Engineer/Service Tech to inspect and maintain daily building HVAC systems, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with engineers. You will ensure safety, perform PM tickets in Yardi, and support tenant build-out projects while delivering superior customer service.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least five years of building operations experience, plus knowledge of OSHA safety standards.

Qualifications

• HVAC knowledge with controls and circuits troubleshooting.
• Must read blueprints, specs and manuals.
• Knowledge of safety standards including OSHA.
• Five years building operations experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Should obtain Universal CFC within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Inspect daily building HVAC systems including chiller, cooling tower, heat pumps, and mechanical systems in one commercial building.
• Respond to emergency calls to handle building emergencies and ensure Lead/Chief Engineer involvement.
• Maintain safe operation of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, emergency and fire safety systems.
• Complete Yardi work orders and PM tickets; support service team duties.
• Observe contractors to ensure compliance with service contracts and coordinate repairs.
• Assist in managing tenant build-out projects at assigned building.
• Provide high level customer service; respond to stakeholders within one business day.
• Maintain shop, storage, and equipment rooms for cleanliness and safety.
• Ensure availability of tools and equipment for preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Regularly participate in team meetings to discuss operations and issues.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Lock & door hardware

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Interpersonal skills

Supervision principles

Safety standards (OSHA)

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Mathematical ability

Blueprints & technical docs

Hazardous materials handling

Water treatment knowledge

MS Outlook

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Outlook

Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The Commercial Engineer/Service Tech inspects daily building HVAC systems including chiller, the cooling tower, heat pumps, and/or mechanical systems in one commercial building. Responds to emergency calls to handle building emergencies and/or ensure appropriate Lead Engineer/Chief Engineer responds to emergency. Must have knowledge of current occupational hazards and an understanding of the necessary safety precautions, building codes and regulations applicable to maintenance work

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

• Inspect daily building HVAC systems including chiller, cooling tower, heat pumps, and/or mechanical systems in one commercial building. Refer concerns outside of your experience to the Engineer Team.
• Ensure an uninterrupted service of domestic hot and cold water, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, emergency and fire safety systems, heat and air conditioning in building
• Maintain shop, storage and mechanical equipment rooms for cleanliness and attention to safety
• Complete Yardi work orders, preventative maintenance tickets, and other service team duties as needed for high building performance
• Observe contractors to monitor all work performed complies with service contracts at commercial building, coordinate contractor repairs to completion as needed
• Assist in management and construction of all commercial tenant build-out projects at assigned commercial office building
• Respond to emergency calls to handle building emergencies and/or ensure appropriate Lead Engineer/Chief Engineer responds to emergency (except when on approved leave by supervisor)
• Provide a high level of customer service and maintain good relations with customers, vendors, and contractors. This includes responding to all stakeholders, including team members, within one (1) business day
• Maintain an atmosphere of cooperation and helpfulness with tenants, team members and visitors at the building
• Provide a high level of customer service and maintain good relations with customers, vendors, and investors. This includes responding to all stakeholders, including team members, within one (1) business day
• Maintain shop and company equipment, order and maintain ample supplies for building operation, inventory control
• Gain/have thorough knowledge of current methods, practices, tools and equipment and materials used in building preventative maintenance and repair work
• Ensure availability of the tools and equipment necessary to perform building preventative maintenance and work order repairs required under job description
• Ability to document all work by means of time clock, daily work logs, supplemental sheets, service requests/work orders via Yardi and overtime logs as needed for accurate completion of timecard
• Knowledge of current occupational hazards and an understanding of the necessary safety precautions, building codes and regulations applicable to maintenance work
• Participate in regular weekly team meetings to increase team engagement by sharing project updates, discussing Commercial results/metrics, reviewing building operations, sharing corporate developments, and having open discussions about tenant and team member concerns
• Provide feedback to supervisor about the status of work performed, parts and supplies needed and contractors to complete work, which cannot be performed in-house
• Ability to communicate in written form and use company issued wireless smartphones to communicate with commercial team by telephone, email and text message
• Contribute to the commercial Team effort by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed.
• Comply with all Southern Management policies and procedures
• Cover other commercial buildings as needed in emergency
• Assist Property Manager with annual budget planning including giving feedback for necessary operational projects, capital projects and operational expenses.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by Property Manager.

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• HVAC -- Troubleshooting controls and circuits, wiring, electrical and pneumatic. Compressor repair and replacement, energy management systems, cooling tower maintenance and repair, water and air source heat pumps, A/C repair, centrifugal chiller operation, repair and replacement of coils, pumps and motors to include VAV and CAV
• Lock and Door hardware -- installing, re-keying, picking, resetting and changing combinations on cipher locks, cutting key knowledge of master key systems
• Plumbing -- Perform piping and copper installations, repair and snaking of drains, repair and replacement of faucet, water closets and water heaters
• Electrical Repairs -- Repair and replacement of: light ballast, circuit breaker and fuses and all other minor installations and repairs when necessary
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Understands and uses the principles of effective supervision
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of SMC and community standards and policies to include, but limited to: safety, Fair Housing, OSHA, personnel appearance, maintenance etiquette, tool requirements etc.
• Ability to multi-task, with good organizational skills, overseeing multiple properties and systems of varying design and application
• The ability to recognize, establish and deal with priorities promptly, and as much as possible, plan ahead for emergencies
• Mathematical ability to perform necessary calculations for the repair or installation of equipment
• Ability to read blueprints, specification and technical manuals and a thorough knowledge of hand and power tools, precision measuring and testing instruments
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling according to proper policy guidelines
• Working knowledge of water treatment equipment, their use and to add chemicals to maintain proper limits to prevent deposits and protect physical assets
• Computer knowledge, including use of MS Outlook
• Ability to communicate in writing

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years building operations work experience
• Have or obtain a Universal CFC Certification within 1 year of employment