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Kiemle Hagood · 7 hours ago

Commercial Building Technician

Tri Cities Area, Kennewick, WA, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19/hr - $23/hr

Kiemle Hagood is a reputable company known for its commitment to client satisfaction and knowledgeable technicians. The Commercial Building Technician will be responsible for maintaining building operations, responding to tenant requests, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while performing various maintenance tasks.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to all work orders and tenant request (typically within 15 minutes if already on site) satisfying those requests that are within the scope of the building(s) policy. The needs of the building tenants are ahead of all other non-critical repairs. Advise the Property Manager of any unusual or costly request

Responsible for entering all worked time in the form of a Corrigo Work Order. This work order time will be reflected in Corrigo Team Time Cards and then exported on a daily basis to the company corporate ADP payroll system. Responsible to use the Corrigo Work Order system to communicate regularly with the support staff and the tenants regarding the status of all work orders that cannot be completed immediately, (i.e. waiting on parts, contractor is in route, will require an after-hour’s repair, etc.)

Operate the mechanical, HVAC and energy management systems, maintaining them in good order. Maintain a comfortable indoor temperature year-round. Notify the Property Manager(s) and/or Field Supervisor immediately of any problems. Responsible for energy management and recordkeeping in an effort to reduce costs

Use the Corrigo PM/RM system to conduct routine preventive maintenance as per the equipment manufactures’ recommendations and the appropriate “KHFS Equipment Service Checklist” (e.g., change filters, clean coils, replace worn belts, grease motors and bearings in HVAC equipment.)

Maintain a building specific “Operations and Maintenance” manual that includes a list of each piece of equipment, the area that the equipment serves, a current preventative maintenance schedule, and copies of the past year’s Corrigo PM Work Orders. Keep all dates for painting of the suites, paint colors, window washing schedule, keys, etc. in a separate manual(s)

Work with other employees, vendors, and contractors on the premises ensuring that all work performed is done safely and in compliance with building standard specifications

Use good tenant communication skills with the ability to work through tenant issues

Maintain all building directories and signage

Make minor plumbing repairs such as replacing flush valves, faucet leaks, and unplugging stopped waste lines. Replace burned out light bulbs, globes and tubes including exterior building security lighting where accessible. Repair or replace improperly operating door hardware and lock sets, adjust door closers and lubricate door hardware as needed. Make minor carpentry repairs, including demolition, patching and painting

Conduct lighting maintenance as required. All electrical work such as lighting ballast, electrical switches and outlets, motors and motor controllers, and all other electrical repairs are to be completed by a 01 or 07 licensed electrician

Monitor the common areas, including the hallways, stairwells, parking lots, sidewalks, and landscaped areas on a daily basis; remove debris as needed. Closely monitor the snow and ice removal from the building entrances, sidewalks and parking lots. Manage snow removal contractors as appropriate. Maintain hallways and entrances in a safe and dry condition at all times, especially in the winter

Repair and maintain the irrigation water sprinkler systems in the parking lots and other landscaped areas. On a regular basis, monitor all outside parking lot(s) security lighting and call in a lighting contractor as needed. Work with the Property Manager in managing the parking policy for the facility, and work in conjunction with the parking management vendor

Immediately notify the Property Manager of any accidents in or about the premises, providing the name and address of the injured person(s), the type of injury or accident, witnesses’ names and contact information, and date and time of accident. Complete the safety Incident Report Form and turn in to the Property Manager with a copy to Human Resources

Each morning, complete a “security check” of the exterior areas for vagrants, vandalism, and graffiti. The Facility Technician is responsible for the security of the building at all times

Make periodic inspections to determine if the janitorial service is satisfactory and to take such action as necessary to have the janitorial contractor maintain cleaning standards in accordance with the building specifications. Responsible for the ordering and receiving of building supplies and determining if they are in the proper amount and are the proper type

Abide by company due dates including submission of the electronic timesheet listing all hours worked at each property by day, certifying that they are true and correct

Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by Director and Assistant Director K&H Facility Services, Group Supervisor, or Property Manager

Qualification

Building operations knowledgeMechanical skillsHVAC systems operationBasic plumbing repairsBasic electrical repairsGeneral carpentryTroubleshooting skillsMS Office SuiteCommunication skillsTeamwork