Kemper Development Company · 6 hours ago
Commercial Building Engineer
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$35/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expKemper Development Company is a family-owned company located in Downtown Bellevue, dedicated to community and cultural growth. They are seeking a Commercial Building Engineer responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of building systems across their portfolio, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
Commercial Real EstateHotelProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Jenny Pae
Responsibilities
Evaluate, modify, and perform preventative maintenance functions as well as operating, maintaining, improving, troubleshooting, and repairing all aspects of building systems across all properties in the KDC portfolio
Act with a great deal of independence and initiative in daily performance of duties
Continuously demonstrate and maintain proficiency in all Repair and Maintenance related tasks
Complete work orders and repairs across all properties in the KDC Portfolio, maintaining the properties and all equipment designated in a clean and orderly fashion
Perform certain repairs as required (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) and assist in completing tenant service requests as needed
Provide customer service requirements
Perform preventive maintenance work, including entering equipment performance data on the necessary records consistent with the maintenance system in the building
Repair, troubleshoot, and assist with installation of any and all mechanical systems that are the contractor’s responsibility, including heating, ventilation, and cooling systems and all related equipment as it applies
Ensure completion of maintenance and repair jobs in accordance with established standards
Patrol, inspect, log and maintain all mechanical, HVAC, electrical, piping and plumbing systems and equipment as required to the end that the most economical and efficient results may be obtained
Assist with fire/life/safety and security programs
Coordinate, plan and schedule maintenance and operation of building systems and equipment
Troubleshoot and repair building systems as needed in a timely fashion, along with appropriate records as to what was actually done and why
Communicate and foster teamwork with other Kemper Departments to ensure agreements are successfully managed, opportunities are maximized, and customer’s expectations are exceeded
Qualification
Required
Must be dependable, responsible, honest, and hardworking
Must be able to learn quickly and follow directions
Must be able to communicate using a hand-held radio
Must have good interpersonal skills
Must be able to read and interpret system plans and schematics and to apply troubleshooting skills to repair and maintain systems and equipment
Functions well under stress, maintaining composure and reflecting a professional demeanor
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required; proactive communication skills are a requisite for establishing and maintaining tenant and team confidence. (English language required)
Thorough knowledge and understanding of all company and department policies
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices related to customer service and tenant relations
Uses logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions before making decisions
Uses logic in problem solving in order to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures
Subject to call 24/7, carrying company issued cell phone and/or other electronic communication device(s) that will allow employee to be responsive to portfolio
Ability to analyze things that need to be changed, and then implement change in a sensitive, effective, and legally sound manner, sharing or giving credit to others when appropriate
Computer proficiency in standard software including Microsoft Office and applicable maintenance programs
Must be able to respond to all supervisor requests in a safe, efficient, and timely manner
Deal with people in a manner showing sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
Education: High School Diploma/GED, Trade school or some college preferred
Experience: 3 years of progressive experience in Building systems maintenance
Company
Kemper Development Company
Kemper Development Company is in the real estate business that expertise in developing commercial real estates, hotels and shopping malls.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kemper Freeman
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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