Maintenance Engineer

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• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems including, but not limited to pumps, chillers, boilers, air compressors and air handling units.
• Make adjustments and changes to HVAC and related equipment in order to maintain established operating criteria within the guidelines set forth by the Supervisor.
• Perform general repairs, maintenance and replacement of building components including, but not limited to: building fixtures and appliances, plumbing and electrical.
• Participate in the water treatment chemical programs established in the property.
• Maintain operation logs and files, where appropriate, to include, but not limited to: central plant operations, chemical consumption logs and other equipment or operation inspection logs specific to the property.
• Apply working knowledge and skills in HVAC distribution and controls in order to make adjustments and/or corrective actions to resolve work orders.
• Provide prompt and courteous response to tenant requests within the guidelines set forth by Hines.
• Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors and tenants.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the entire operation staff and perform as a team member.
• Demonstrate full competency in all current Hines and property emergency procedures including but not limited to:
  • Assist with directing building occupants with evacuations
  • Assist with bomb searches
  • Assist with life safety system alarms
  • Assist emergency authorities and response teams
  • Utilize fire alarm and life safety systems at assigned property and make adjustments as needed.
• Adhere to all Hines and property policies and procedures and perform all duties in a safe manner and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Actively participate in required training activities and seminars.

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Two or more years of commercial HVAC or related experience.
• Successful completion of the Hines “Introduction to Engineering” training program.
• Functional knowledge of the Engineering Assessment Guidelines and can demonstrate proficiency in the assigned area(s) of the Guidelines.
• Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi‑meters, pressure, and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices.
• Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e., socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, and hammers, etc.).
• Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc.
• Compute basic mathematical equations for equipment performance testing and building operations.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess sufficient computer skills to effectively administer required engineering programs.
• Interact with employees, visitors and contractors with poise and diplomacy.
• Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations.
• Understand and apply correct usage of all personal safety equipment.
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.).
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs).
• Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e.,…