Building Engineer - Houston, United States - Rebees Management Company

Description

About Us

Rebees Management Company was born from the idea that facilitating warm, authentic connections between people and place has the power to change the way teams, employees, and customers experience mixed-use real estate projects. This relentless pursuit of hospitality paired with deep operational expertise is what makes us special and singular in the commercial real estate industry.

We are creative. We innovate. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about making our projects better places to be and creating value for property owners. We have fun. We build meaningful relationships with our tenants and with each other. We are a team. We are positive. We work with integrity. We are not satisfied with the status quo. And we are growing.

Each and every member of our team plays a role in creating meaningful experiences for the projects we manage. If you love to creatively solve problems and seek new ways to approach challenges, we want to meet you.

Role Overview

The Building Engineer will collaborate with the property and engineering management teams to implement and maintain the energy management, preventive maintenance, quality standards, operating objectives, and goals established by Rebees Management Company (RMC) and the property owner.

Roles + Responsibilities

• Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building(s)
• Maintain heaters, chillers, pumps, fan coil units, etc.
• Monitor and adjust all mechanical/pneumatic equipment, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers, and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the buildings
• Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors
• Perform preventive maintenance duties including changing filters, oiling motors, replacing light fixtures, inspecting/adjusting belts, replacing bearings, aligning shafts, and annual inspections as directed by manufacturers
• Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, and sump pumps
• Document and report activities
• Clean, lubricate, and service a wide variety of pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic devices
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and make recommendations to upgrade maintenance operations and/or implement savings opportunities
• Possess competent knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in facility and ground maintenance
• Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer concerns
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions
• Inspect new installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations
• Maintain and operate life safety and fire systems
• Perform welding, carpentry, and snow removal when necessary
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and RMC directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits

General Maintenance and Operation Duties

• Understand OSHA guidelines and how to ensure that all equipment is maintained to guidelines and standards
• Read and follow written and oral instructions
• Convey thoughts and recommendations orally and/or in writing to supervisors, contractors, and others in order to solve building-related problems
• Operate and use necessary manual and power-driven tools
• Lift and carry objects of up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 30 feet
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Assist in understanding and establishing or improving preventive maintenance and overhaul schedules for all equipment and mechanical systems within the project
• Assist or take responsibility for maintenance and operation programs and schedules for all equipment
• Repair and maintain equipment in ceilings, on roofs, and in tenants suites

Engineered System Responsibilities

• Test, maintain, and restore to working order any component of the main engineering systems used within a property including but not limited to the following:
• Structural
• Emergency warnings
• Heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC)
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Execute performance tests using the appropriate tools and equipment
• Restore systems to working order, which includes identification and repair or replacement of:
• Pumps
• Motors
• Generators
• Compressors
• Blowers and fans
• Pump and engine valves
• Electrical outlets and light fixtures
• Read and operate test equipment (refrigerant gauges, thermometers, volt-ohm, and amp meters)
• Read and comprehend blueprints and schematic diagrams of wiring, plumbing, pneumatics, and building construction
• Working knowledge of systems from 12 volts to battery-supplied power

Emergency System Duties

• Respond to and assist emergency response personnel when on duty or on call
• Be able to carry and/or otherwise move people and equipment
• Test and maintain emergency systems including:
• Fire alarms
• Smoke detectors
• Fire suppression equipment
• Emergency power supply systems (natural gas or diesel driven)
• Ensure compliance with the emergency procedures for each property in conjunction with property management guidelines

Other

• Maintain a safe work attitude by continuously evaluating workplace risks
• May require shift work and/or on call duties
• Background checks are required by RMC

Skills + Qualifications Needed To Succeed

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of three years of building maintenance experience
• Appropriate license or permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses

Technical Skills

• Must possess basic computer skills and ability to operate Windows and Office-based software
• Must have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical blueprints, and schematics
• Argus, Building Engines, or Impak knowledge preferred

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong hospitality and customer service orientation
• Manage own time on a daily basis with little supervision
• Must be able to handle multiple projects, changing priorities, and a consistent heavy workload with ease
• Strong hospitality and customer service orientation

Physical

• May be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority or emergency situations (including overtime assignments)
• Stooping, standing, climbing, and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 pounds of equipment (pump, tools, ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting device
• Lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 30 feet
• Climb ladders and stairs

Other

• May require shift work or on-call duty

Benefits Offered

• 20 days paid vacation
• 12 additional paid company holidays
• 10 days paid sick leave
• 100% of base medical, dental, and vision plans for employee paid by RMC
• 100% of short-term disability plan for employee paid by RMC
• 100% of telemedicine plan for employee and family paid by RMC
• 401K match up to first 4% (and contributions are immediately 100% vested)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D policy & RMC-paid $50K Life/AD&D policy
• Voluntary long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance policies
• Voluntary flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
• Competitive maternity leave package