Building Engineer - Houston, United States - BH Properties

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    Description
    The Building Engineer will report to the Regional Property Manager and Senior Asset Manager.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Responsible in developing work assignments for each employee.
    Handles special work assignments and trouble calls.
    Adhere to quality levels and standard practices for all work performed.
    Assist in training personnel in proper operating procedures and techniques.
    Enforce appropriate safety regulations.
    Conduct regular inspections.
    Operate mechanical and electrical equipment, which supply the job site with power, heat, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation.
    Possess adequate license requirements for the facility.
    Stands scheduled shift watches and work with the tools of the stationary engineer's trade.

    Overall responsibility for the following functions and tasks:

    Operation of:
    HVAC Systems
    Water Treatment Procedures
    Electrical Equipment


    Implementation and management of:
    Operational Manuals and Logs
    Equipment History Book
    The Safety Program
    The Inventory Control Program
    The Preventive Maintenance Program
    The Daily Engineering Log


    Coordination of:
    Work Order Procedures
    Failure Analysis Procedures
    Vendor Relations
    The Formal Training Program
    Building Management Communications

    Specifically, the Engineer will perform the following duties:

    Operate, maintain, and repair all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.

    Operate, maintain, and repair refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature.

    Operate, maintain, and repair pumps, handling brines, or other secondary refrigerating liquids, together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system.

    Operate, maintain, and repair air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control.
    Operate, maintain, and repair all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and control devices.

    Operate, maintain, and repair water filters, softeners, piping, and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks, toilet bowls, supply lines, drains and water lines.

    Operate, maintain, and repair all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans.
    Operate, maintain, and repair fuel oil systems, including pumps, valves, lines, controls, and fuel tanks.
    Operate, maintain, and repair sanitary sewer systems, including sump pumps, basins, water closets, urinals and piping.
    Maintain and repair trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
    Maintain and repair kitchen equipment.
    Maintain electrical power distribution and auxiliaries for building's lighting, mechanical, plumbing and control components, including lighting maintenance.
    Maintain proper operation during seasonal changes and recalibrate controls based on seasonal conditions to ensure energy efficient operation.
    Maintain all equipment as required per the Preventive Maintenance Program. Preventive Maintenance Program will be scheduled to meet the manufacturer's required service specifications.
    Maintain life safety and security systems.
    Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by building management.
    Qualifications
    General maintenance experience
    Basic computer skills
    Ability to communicate effectively and professionally internally within the organization and externally with tenants, vendors and other outside parties
    Must possess strong work ethic
    Yardi work order experience a plus

    Compensation:
    $75,000-$85,000
    BH Properties offers an excellent compensation package, an exciting opportunity, and the chance to grow with a well-capitalized

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    entrepreneurial company. For immediate consideration please submit resume with salary expectations. Resumes submitted with salary requirements will be considered first.
    About BH Properties, LLC
    BH Properties, privately held and founded nearly 30 years ago, is regarded as a vertically integrated real estate investment company capable of acquiring and managing a geographically and product

    diverse portfolio of assets quickly and efficiently through its offices in Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix

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    and Riverside. The Company continues to focus on value-add transactions, distressed debt, and ground leases. Today, the Company owns and operates approximately 10M square feet across 18 states.
    Are you currently located in the Houston area and can commute reliably?

    (Please do not apply if you do not already have a place to reside in the Houston area)
    What are your salary expectations?
    This position will require travel about 30% of the time. Are you comfortable with this?
    Do you have at least five years of general maintenance experience with commercial properties?

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