About the Role
As the Building Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the maintenance systems are running efficiently to ensure the safety of our clients and their properties. You’ll respond to client requests, prioritize and assign work orders, and follow up to ensure minimal downtime. You like to be proactive by conducting regular inspections, alarm testing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs. You also know how to develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, suppliers and department leaders. And with a keen eye for details, you’ll be able to successfully manage multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, and schedules.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and check daily operating logs for air conditioning, fan units, graph charts, utility meters and general complaints.
- Ensure building systems and tenant service requests are handled efficiently at the most economical cost.
- Assist in the development of the annual budget and RFP process for budgeted projects.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of operating procedures and proper chemical treatment levels for cooling towers and boilers.
Requirements
- At least 3 - 5 years' experience in building/property maintenance or engineering experience.
- Solid working knowledge of HVAC systems/maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems and other building mechanical equipment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel).
- Flexibility to be on-call to respond to after-hours / weekend emergency requests.
- Working knowledge of work order and preventative maintenance software systems.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent communications skills.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Skills
- Technical and engineering expertise
- Familiarity with maintenance systems and equipment
- Strong organizational skills
- Customer-centric approach
- Proactive approach to inspections, alarm testing, and preventative maintenance
- Relationship building with property managers, suppliers, and department leaders
- Attention to detail
- Managing multiple priorities and reports
- HVAC systems/maintenance
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Energy management systems
- Building mechanical equipment
- Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)
- Work order and preventative maintenance software systems
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
About the Company
- Colliers is an industry leader with an enterprising environment.
- Our nimble, decentralized culture provides opportunities for learning and career acceleration.
- We invest in relationships to create enduring value.
- Our people are passionate, take personal responsibility, and do what’s right for clients, people, and communities.
- We attract and develop industry leaders, empowering them to think and act differently to drive exceptional results.
- Our global reach maximizes the potential of property.
- At Colliers, we accelerate success.
Equal Opportunity
- Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
- No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
- If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact accommodations@colliers.com for assistance.
