Responsibilities:
As a Building Engineer, your responsibilities will include ensuring the basic operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems. This involves routinely reviewing operating conditions and established programs with your supervisor to understand and resolve any abnormal operating issues. You will ensure adherence to Hines' quality standards and property operating objectives while maintaining focus on the delivery of exceptional client experience. At Hines, delivering exceptional client experience means combining a hospitality culture with real estate knowledge to create spaces where people feel valued, connected, and inspired. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- This position reports to the Engineering Manager and the Property Manager.
- Ensure all building maintenance and operations align with service level standards, ensuring a best-in-class, client-centric experience across the property.
- Support engineering staff in the delivery of company standards.
- Maintain a collaborative and professional work environment with all staff while actively contributing to achieving the team's strategic goals.
- Provide a timely and hospitable response to all inquiries and property work orders.
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units.
- Adjust and modify HVAC and related equipment as necessary to uphold established operating criteria within the parameters defined by the Engineering Manager.
- Conduct general repairs, maintenance, and replacements of building components including, but not limited to, building fixtures and appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Demonstrate full competency in all current property emergency procedures.
- Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property; make adjustments as needed.
- Adhere to all property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner.
- Help ensure property compliance with all City, State and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
- Engage in required training activities and seminars.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements include:
- High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Two or more years in commercial building operations and maintenance, or related experience.
- Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Experience using various test equipment, (e.g. analog or digital multi-meters, pressure, temperature, air flow, and leak detection devices).
- Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e. socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, hammers, etc.).
- Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
- Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
- Basic understanding of DDC / Building Automation controls.
- Possess sufficient computer skills to effectively administer required engineering programs.
- Understand and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately.
- When applicable*, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Seattle Boiler Operator Grade 4 or higher, 07 Electrical Trainee Card, EPA CFC Universal Certification, Seattle Refrigeration Operators License etc.).
- If, upon hire or promotion to this position, an individual does not have the required permits or licenses, the individual will obtain those permits or licenses within six months of the hire/promotion, or six months from the date eligible for the license or permit.
- Work approximately 80% of the time indoors and 20% of the time outdoors.
- Must be able to stand for an extended period, at a minimum of 8 hours.
- Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses.
- Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects more than 25lbs. without assistance.
- Ability to travel between floors and buildings including frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead.
- Work in confined spaces and at heights with A-Frame and extension ladders from 5ft to 16ft, following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.
- Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property.
- Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate.
- Compensation: $84,000 - $104,000, (based on prior experience, licensing and credentials).
