Job Description

Launched nearly 18 years ago, Foundry Commercial was created to be a different kind of real estate company. Our motto – “It’s Personal” – rings true in everything we do… we value authentic human experiences . At Foundry Commercial, there is a strong sense of community. From wellness fairs to ugly Christmas sweater parties to company fundraisers, Foundry associates lean in to support one other and the causes that are important to us. We bring a sense of teamwork, collegiality, and diversity to all that we do. At the heart of it all is trust and respect. These two things drive everything else. We have built a place where people truly know each other, celebrate together, learn together, and live life alongside each other.

At Foundry, we serve our clients best by attracting and unleashing the most talented and courageous professionals in industry, all while having fun and building a lasting impact on the broader community. Don’t just take our word for it. The best way to experience our culture is to immerse yourself in it. But be prepared –it’s contagious!

Position Summary:

The Building Engineer is responsible for performing or directing the performance of all service maintenance requests for a specific property or portfolio of properties.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure that work performed in tenant space is accomplished with a minimum of disruption and is followed by adequate cleanup.
• Overseeing the accurate and timely completion of tenant maintenance service requests.
• Reviewing monthly tenant service request summaries to pinpoint and correct recurrent operational problems.
• Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies.
• Developing sources for stock materials such as water treatment chemicals, filters, ceiling tiles, paint, electrical, and plumbing supplies.
• Evaluating vendors and suppliers on a regular basis with regard to quality and competitive pricing.
• Complete all preventative maintenance requirements, as required by each property
• Preparing and submitting purchase order requests.
• Performing periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory.
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Ensuring the timely performance of maintenance contract work on elevators, card access, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire pumps, plumbing, HVAC systems, irrigation systems, etc
• Overseeing the fulfillment of equipment warrantee obligations by the original installer.
• Securing equipment manuals and drawings from installers/ contractors.
• Inspection of the equipment to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels.
• Understand the engineering design and operational aspects of each building system. Immediately recognize system shortcomings when they occur.
• Directing experimentation with building systems to yield a more energy effective or comfortable operation.
• Devising technical enhancements which will improve aspects of building operation.
• Identifying equipment, which may require replacement or reconditioning resulting in the need for client’s capital.
• Perform emergency or preventative maintenance repairs off hours as directed on nights and weekends as needed.
• Provide on-call support as required

Education and Experience Requested:

• HS Diploma with minimum 3 + years field experience with trade school training or 5 + years total field experience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good computer skills, proficient in MS Office programs.
• Highly proficient in the use of email and work order systems
• Superior customer service skills and orientation. Collaborative style needed. Ability to maintain professionalism at all times under stressful situations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to plan and manage work under time constraints, without direct supervision.
• Sound troubleshooting skills and the capacity to fully resolve problems
• Ability to read HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and architectural blueprints
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and perform basic electric, plumbing and carpentry tasks
• Valid driver’s license

Foundry Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundry Commercial is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. It is the policy of Foundry Commercial to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, veteran's status, or any other conditions or identifications against which discrimination is prohibited.

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