Building Engineer
Thalhimer
- Newport News, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assists with preventative maintenance tasks and work order management for the assigned properties
- Completes timely, accurate production of all required paperwork and reporting
- Responds to tenant requests regarding lighting, plumbing and other building requests
- Schedules and performs general building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance, service, troubleshooting and repair
- Works closely with contractors, vendors, and the Property Management teams
- Assists with construction projects, as necessary
- May perform other duties as assigned
- High school education or GED required
- EPA Universal refrigerant certification is a plus or the ability to become certified
- Valid driver's license
- Meets company MV operator criteria
- 3 years hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems preferred.
- Ability and desire to learn
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Ability and willingness to work safely in all weather conditions and/or at all local market locations
- Ability to assist and train other associates as needed
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively
- Ability to display a professional image and attitude
- Ability to gain the respect of other maintenance associates
- Ability to interact, coordinate, and manage outside vendors and contractors
- Ability to perform and/or assist with special and capital projects
- Ability to perform general computer functions, including email
- Ability to perform on-call duties as required
- Ability to provide budget and scope input for capital and non-capital projects
- Ability to provide project oversight and inspections on construction and tenant improvement projects
- Ability to read, understand, and utilize wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, and blueprints
- Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation
- Knowledge of Life Safety Systems and planning
- Ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions
- Ability to work with little or no supervision in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
- Outstanding written/oral communication skills
- Good mechanical skills
- Perform minor HVAC, electrical, and plumbing repairs
- Ability to utilize Work Order and BAS/EMS systems
- Travel Requirements related to essential functions (frequency, distance, purpose).
- Must be able to work on-call when needed.
- Ability to safely use hand held power tools used in the repair and maintenance of building components and systems
- Work inside and outside buildings and in various conditions
- Physical effort required in performing daily duties, e.g. heavy lifting (up to 50lbs), bending, climbing, etc.
- Ability and willingness to climb ladders and scaffolds