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FirstService Residential · 1 day ago

Building Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$32/hr - $33/hr

2+ years exp

FirstService Residential is seeking a Building Engineer to ensure the building and facility is livable, safe, and compliant. The role involves supervising and performing inspections, maintenance, repairs, and managing vendors and staff.

Property ManagementReal Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensure building and systems are maintained properly and in safe working order (mechanical systems, electrical, fire safety, access control, HVAC/ chiller boiler, sprinkler systems, etc)

Manage preventive inspection and maintenance schedule and corresponding work

Keep accurate operational, maintenance and repair logs along with other necessary paperwork

Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, projects and repairs

Plan and implement modifications and improvements

Schedule and coordinate state inspections of building and equipment (annual fire system testing, elevator inspections, recall testing, etc.)

Ensure the building has required permits

Ensure emergency maintenance situations are handled timely and properly

Maintain an emergency response plan, including vendors and other necessary contacts

Respond to emergencies as needed which may include weekends, holidays, or overnight

Qualification

Building mechanics knowledgeHVAC systems expertiseEPA 608 CertificationBudgeting understandingLeadership skillsManual dexterityOrganizational skillsTeamwork abilityAttention to detail

Required

Knowledge of building mechanics (i.e. plumbing, HVAC/ boiler chiller systems, electrical systems, rooftop pool maintenance, etc)

Organized, with the ability to prioritize and adjust to incoming demands

Able to use tools, equipment, and chemicals safely

Superior manual dexterity skills

Understanding of budgeting

Proven leadership skills

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Superb attention to detail

HOA and/ or residential maintenance: 2+ years (Required)

Property OR High-Rise Management OR equivalent: 2+ years (Required)

EPA 608 Certification required

Able to sit or stand for long periods of time

Able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs

Able to work in confined spaces

Able to perform in various weather conditions (i.e. rain, heat, cold, wind, etc)

Able to respond to on-site emergencies on nights, holidays, and/or weekends

Preferred

Excellent handyman skills, including maintenance in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (2+ years Preferred)

Benefits

Full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans

Dental

Vision

Time off benefits

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Company

FirstService Residential

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FirstService Residential is a real estate company that provides property management services.

Founded in 2012

Dania, Florida, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.fsresidential.com/texas

H1B Sponsorship

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