Senior Building Engineer

Welltower; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Welltower is seeking a Senior Building Engineer to maintain and enhance healthcare properties in the Plano area. This role involves ensuring optimal functionality and safety of facilities, with responsibilities including system repairs and preventive maintenance, while embracing a culture of integrity and teamwork. Attractive compensation includes a competitive salary, annual bonus, and an array of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employer-matching 401(k) Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision options

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of hands-on maintenance experience in commercial buildings.
• Requires various certifications, including EPA refrigerant certification and HVAC certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks on building systems and respond to tenant service requests.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Refrigerant Certification

HVAC Certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

As a Senior Building Engineer within our Outpatient Medical portfolio, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing the value of our healthcare properties. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the optimal functionality, safety, and appearance of our outpatient medical facilities. We're seeking a skilled and dedicated individual who is passionate about property maintenance and thrives in a dynamic, high-performance environment. This role will be accountable for a portfolio of assets in the Frisco, TX and surrounding area. Welltower offers a competitive wage, annual cash bonus, mileage reimbursement, and much more!

At Welltower, GRIT defines us: passion, perseverance, and purpose driving our never-ending pursuit of improvement.

• Go-Getter: Relentlessly self-driven, we tackle challenges head-on, setting ambitious goals and achieving them.
• Rigor: Embracing high standards and challenging work, we strive for solutions that elevate our potential.
• Integrity: With an ownership mindset, we prioritize long-term wins and unwavering accountability.
• Teamwork: We champion collective efforts and shared vision to achieve our goals and exceed expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform service, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems including HVAC, boilers, physical structures, plumbing, electrical, and door hardware.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on building systems and components including physical structures, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.
• Responds to tenant requests regarding lighting, plumbing and other building issues.
• Provide input to the Real Estate Manager on building budget as related to maintenance and repair for the properties to which assigned.
• Participate in all workplace safety training and complies with all Welltower safety procedures/practices and utilizes all safety equipment as required. Identifies and immediately mitigates any unsafe conditions/hazards and develops recommendations on how to remove/safeguard the hazard.
• Works with sub-contractors and vendors as needed. Conduct and/or assist in the supervision of all preventative maintenance and scheduled inspections for the building systems for which assigned.

• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of HVAC system testing including and not limited to water treatment chemical testing
• Assist other company departments as requested.
• Assist in responding to after-hours calls and emergency situations and performing tasks necessary for the well-being and protection of the property and occupants.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel Requirements related to essential functions (frequency, distance, purpose).
  • Must be able to work on-call when needed. Must be able to drive to different site locations and to parts or supply houses. – 5% of the time.
• Machines, tools, equipment and electronic devices required in this job, explaining the purpose of each and the percentage of time used.
  • Hand tools, including hand-held power tools, used in the repair and maintenance of building components and systems. Associates can expect to use these tools 60%of the time.
• Adverse working conditions that an associate in this job would be regularly (80% or more of work time) exposed to in the normal course of the job (extreme noise, weather, hazards, fumes, etc.).
  • Works inside and outside buildings. Works in various weather conditions, with electricity, rotating equipment, heights, various maintenance chemicals, i.e. paints, adhesives, solvents and water treatments.
• Physical effort required in performing daily duties, e.g. heavy lifting, bending, climbing, etc.
  • Ability and willingness to climb ladders and scaffolds. Ability to repeated lift and carry heavy loads (up to 50 lbs.). Ability to squat and/or bend. Ability to safely operate hand tools.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school education or GED required. EPA refrigerant certification or the ability to become certified if required. Valid drivers’ license. HVAC certification or other Mechanical Trade certifications may be required depending on assigned properties. Meets company MV operator criteria.

LENGTH/KIND OF EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five (5) years hands-on maintenance experience of commercial buildings is required in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems required.
• Prior experience working independently with little or no supervision preferred.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• And much more!https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults inthe United States,United Kingdom, andCanada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments.Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – ourNorth Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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