Utility Engineer, Building Maintenance

Douglas Emmett, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Emmett is seeking an Operations Technician to assist in maintaining Class A office spaces. You will respond to tenant service requests, perform routine maintenance such as ballast and light bulb changes, and support the Chief Engineer with inspections of lighting, sprinklers and safety equipment.

You will interact with management, tenants, and vendors in a professional manner. The role emphasizes good judgment, a team mindset, and a neat appearance in a professional environment; full job

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience in office building operations.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic computer skills, particularly with Word and Excel.
• Professional image; dress code standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to tenant service requests and complete work orders promptly.
• Change ballast, light bulbs and light tubes as needed.
• Assist Chief Engineer with inspection of lighting, sprinkler systems and extinguishers.
• Be familiar with operation and maintenance requirements of equipment.
• Recommend repairs and improvements to the Chief Engineer and Property Manager.
• Assist with special projects and interact professionally with management, tenants and vendors.

Skills

Communication

Office operations

Word & Excel

Team player

Job description

Job Description

GENERAL OPERATIONS

• Respond to tenant service request and complete work orders in a timely and professional matter.
• Change ballast, light bulbs and light tubes as needed.
• Assist Chief Engineer with inspection of all common area lighting, sprinkler systems, fire prevention systems and fire extinguishers regularly.
• Be familiar with the operation and maintenance requirements of all equipment.
• Make recommendations to the Chief Engineer and Property Manager for needed repairs and improvements to the property.
• Assist Chief Engineer and Property Manager with special projects as needed.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and professional demeanor interacting with building management, tenants, and vendors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No direct supervisory responsibilities.

TECHNICAL PREREQUISITES

• 1-3 years of related experience in office building operations.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic computer skills, particularly with Word and Excel.
• Projects a professional image by meeting all dress code standards. Uniform to be provided.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and professional demeanor interacting with building management, tenants and vendors. Team player attitude.

**This is a condensed job summary. Full job description available.**

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.

The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.

The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.