Building Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Building Engineer is responsible for all day-to-day physical building and related support systems of the project under the supervision of the Chief Engineer at a Class A Office Tower in Downtown Minneapolis. The Building Engineer is also responsible for working directly with Property Management, Engineering Manager, and Regional Director of Engineering in implementing and maintaining the energy management system, preventative maintenance, quality standards, operating objectives, and goals of the owner and Transwestern (TW). This must be done in a manner that not only protects but also maximizes the value of the property. The Building Engineer must also exhibit legendary customer service when communicating with tenants, prospective tenants, vendors and owners.

It is the policy of Transwestern that the highest possible professional standards be maintained at all times when performing your assigned duties and responsibilities. Our success as a business is directly related to the quality of service that we provide. In the performance of your duties as an Engineer as described below, you are accountable for all of your actions.

Engineers are the most visible Transwestern employees at a property and must act accordingly. Your contact with tenants, prospective tenants, owners, and vendors is to be guided by the highest professional standards including positive, supportive and friendly behavior.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds.

Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.

Perform assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance. Complete maintenance and repair records as required.

Take the lead to troubleshoot and repair of buildings and installed systems to include, but not limited to: plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, and HVAC.

May be required to direct mechanics, technicians, and outside contractors on assigned projects. Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.

Maintain energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.

Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of two years of related experience and/or trade school training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years building maintenance experience.

Technical Skills:

• Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair.
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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• Personal Skills:
• Must have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems.
• Ability to understand and give general instructions in standard situations.
• Operate and use necessary manual and power-driven tools.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• May require shift work, overtime and/or on call duties.

Physical Skills:

• Stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pump, tools, ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting device.
• May be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments).
• Climb ladders and stairs.

TEAMWORK APPROACH

A detailed list of position responsibilities has been developed so that expectations are clearly communicated. However, it is rarely possible to provide a list that will capture all possible projects and assignments. Team members are expected to assist with additional assignments that may be requested by direct supervisors, and to lend assistance to other members of the team, when appropriate.

Please apply at Transwestern.com per the link below.

 https://transwestern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TWCareers/details/Building-Engineer_R0004420