Building Engineer

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$36.00/hr - $42.00/hr

Compensation Range: $36.00 - $42.00 /Hour

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Pass background check - REQUIRED
• Obtain badging by LAWA - REQUIRED
• Possess a valid driver's license - REQUIRED
• Culture Index - To better assess your fit for the job, please take 5-10 minutes and complete a Culture Index Survey (LINK).

At Hensel Phelps, we bring our clients' vision to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property. Our expert development, construction and facility services teams ensure that every project meets our clients' goals and objectives.

Over our 84-year history, Hensel Phelps has evolved from a bid-build general contractor to a full-service building provider. Our organization is comprised of three lines of business - development, construction, and facility services. These groups work as a cohesive team, sharing ideas and knowledge from each discipline to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Our capabilities span from concept through the long-term facilities management of projects, which means that our focus is on the complete life cycle of each project we build.

Hensel Phelps Facility Services Group is uniquely qualified with decades of facility experience. The Facility Services Group specializes in facility solutions, building systems integration, specialized construction, and facility management. Our team provides best-in-class operational solutions with technical knowledge and subject matter experts of building systems, envelopes, campus, and client operations.

The Building Engineer will be responsible for the timely completion of necessary maintenance activities and the management of the maintenance team.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 1+ years' experience in commercial or industrial environment with increasing responsibility for managing daily building operations.
• General mechanical and carpentry skills.
• Experience with HVAC system maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills such as internet, email, electronic manual, etc.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks as needed.

• Thorough understanding of air conditioning and control systems.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety monitoring and control systems.
• Management/supervisory experience.
• Ability to read blueprints/CAD drawings.
• Prior work experience in a commercial setting.

• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on facility equipment and mechanical and building systems, including electrical, HVAC, boilers, pumps, motors, valves and chilled water/heating hot water distribution systems including chillers and cooling towers, filter changes, belt changes, equipment cleaning and equipment painting.
• Assist with ancillary building systems necessary to keep systems operating at peak performance with minimal downtime.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks including inspection of buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend upgrades to ensure building is compliant and up-to code.
• Order parts and supplies for maintenance repairs.
• Monitor and respond to service requests in work order management system.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and maintain positive and professional working relationship with internal and external clients through timely and professional communication.

• Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite.
• Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office and field administration.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
• Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing - Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping - Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the…