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    Building Services of America
    Building Services of America Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

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    BUILDING ENGINEER

    Job Details

    Job Location

    Chicago Dwnt Office - Chicago, IL

    Description

    Job Description

    The Building Engineer is responsible for daily operations of property portfolio, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, other mechanical systems, fire and safety systems, LEED and EnergyStar implementation and tracking. This position ensures all mechanical systems are operational and safe, and will work with the Director of Maintenance and Community Manager5 to develop and manage yearly repairs and maintenance budgets. The Building Engineer will be hands on and also help mentor/train maintenance staff and manage vendors to coordinate preventative maintenance, tenant improvements, and special projects. The Engineers responsibilities will include, but not limited to: the Supervision and completion of daily work orders and projects, Order parts as needed for department, Ensure buildings are in strict accordance with fire and safety codes, Evaluate building systems and make recommendations for repairs and replacements when

    necessary, Supervise and manage tool inventory and company vehicles used by maintenance staff. Responsible for hazardous waste management compliancy; work with the Management for best practices, Work with the Management to make recommendations and manage safety and accident prevention program, Create procedures and job aides for all equipment, Assist with developing and managing expense budget for Building Engineering projects and property enhancement. Represent BSA in a professional manner in all dealings with owners, vendors, Residents, contractors, and clients. Seek and engage in continued training in order to build technical and managerial strength in all technical fields and encourage the same practices for managed technicians. To perform any additional tasks needed or requested by the client. Reports to Director of Maintenance.

    Job Requirements

    at minimum 3-5 experience in the Multifamily, residential, Condominium and/or Facilities maintenance

    Supervisory experience of staff greater than 2

    Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required

    Demonstrated knowledge of controls, operation, design, repair, preventative maintenance of

    HVAC systems with respect to; air-balancing, pneumatic instruments, VAV systems, chilled water

    systems, condenser water systems, and heat recovery, life safety systems and monitoring

    Proficient knowledge of electrical systems; ability to troubleshoot electrical switchgear,

    transformers, and work with 480 volt, 3-phase power

    Must have thorough knowledge of plumbing systems

    Ability to implement a training program for the maintenance engineering staff in the areas of

    HVAC, electrical systems and plumbing systems

    Able to work both independently with minimum supervision and in a team atmosphere

    Organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines

    Able to effectively interact with customers, field staff, co-workers and vendors

    Flexible and able to work with constantly adjusting schedule, priorities, and responsibilities. ON CALL

    Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills

    EPA Universal Certification Preferred

    OSHA 10 preferred

    CPO Preferred

    Boiler Operator Certification Preferred

    Valid Drivers License and clean driving record

    Lives 30-60 mins of the property for timely response to emergencies if needed

    High School diploma or equivalent, 2-year Technical accreditation preferred

    1-2 years of Construction Management required

    Blueprint reading Preferred

    Able to participate in job walk-throughs which include climbing ladders, squatting and other similar physical demands; work requires ability to maneuver in confined spaces 10% of the time and the ability to perform duties at heights 10% of the time

    Work requires walking or standing 85% of the time

    Able to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly

    must have general knowledge of property management software systems; Yardi, Onesite, BAS Systems, Paycom a plus

    Must be able to routinely lift up 25 pounds, with occasional lifting of 50-75 pounds

    Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand

    Will need to be available for 24x7 on-call rotation

    Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or Equivalent

    + Vocational/ College preferred

    + 3 years of experience working with Boilers, Chillers, HVAC

    + Pool/ Spa certification preferred

    + 1 year multifamily experience

    + Experience with Building Automation System

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