Full-time Building Engineer III | Escala

Clear Destination Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

HSA/FSA

Discounted travel

Referral bonus

Volunteer opportunities

Learning platform

Job summary

Columbia Hospitality is seeking a Full-time Building Engineer III at Escala in Seattle. The role maintains mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, optimizes repairs, and supports a culture of safety and service excellence.

You will troubleshoot equipment, train colleagues, and ensure documentation is accurate while supporting energy conservation and efficiency across the property. The position may require evenings or weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years maintenance experience and/or journeyman license or industry certifications (e.g., Boiler, HVAC, CPO, electrical, EPA 608).
• Understand electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Able to patch, caulk, paint, or stain various surfaces.
• Able to read technical instructions, diagrams or blueprints.
• Operate tools safely and efficiently.
• Read temperature gauges and utility meters.
• Strong math and measurement skills.
• Basic computer skills (typing/email).
• Knowledge of safety practices and hazard mitigation.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.
• Boiler certification preferred; bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the building's mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general systems.
• Optimize HVAC, electrical and plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment with best practices.
• Provide hands-on training to engineering team.
• Promote energy conservation and continuous improvement.
• Log data in building records and daily entries.
• Process administrative paperwork per policy.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper storage of tools and parts.
• Complete work orders timely and professionally.
• Assist with bids/RFPs and coordinate with contractors when needed.
• May work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Communicate issues promptly to management and tenants.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Blueprints

Safety

Patch/caulking/painting

English fluency

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman license

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Full-time Building Engineer III | Escala

Let's start off with the most important part - what's in it for you:

The Perks

*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status

• Hourly Pay Range: $38.00 - 40.00 /hr DOE
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Columbia Cares Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

"People never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou's

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we met.

What Success Looks Like:

• Maintain the building's physical, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Optimizes the repair and maintenance of HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment, and systems.
• Uses and helps provide best practices to troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems.
• Provides hands-on training and collaboration to other engineering team members.
• Promotes energy conservation and continuous improvement of engineering functions.
• Records all pertinent data in building logbooks and makes all appropriate daily entries.
• Processes administrative paperwork in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensures the security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and repair of all engineering department tools, equipment and safety features are in accordance with established procedures and budgets.
• Ensures all maintenance and engineering storerooms and workspaces are kept in a clean and orderly manner.
• Stores all tools, equipment, and spare parts in proper location. Ensures proper treatment and care of tools and equipment used to perform tasks.
• Responsible to complete delegated work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists with the collection of bids, RFPs, and works with contractors, where applicable
• May work evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts as required.
• Provides open and effective lines of communication and address issues or concerns in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Reports and addresses unsafe conditions immediately.
• Provides highest quality of service to tenants, staff, and visitors
• Participates in regular required communication with management, tenants, and other team members.

What You Bring

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 3-5 years maintenance experience and/or journeyman license or industry certifications (I.e., Boiler, HVAC, CPO, electrical, EPA 608)
• Must understand electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and mechanical systems
• Ability to effectively perform patching, caulking, painting, or staining of a variety of surfaces.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, diagrams, or blueprints.
• Must have knowledge and the ability to operate tools, hand tools and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to read temperature gauges, utility meters, etc.
• Must possess basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, and understanding units of measurement
• Basic computer skills such as typing and email correspondence
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within strict time constraints
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently is required to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Active Boiler certification preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English), preferred

Don't meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.