Building Engineer

OMERS - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles

About the position

The Building Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems as well as performance of preventative and unscheduled maintenance; in accordance with Oxford guidelines. Assist Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer with strategies contributing to the overall team goal of enhancing the value of the asset. Under the Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer's guidance, direct and coordinate engineering related activities to ensure a safe and secure work environment. Contribute to the efficient operation of the property while optimizing engineering efforts to meet or exceed expectations. The Building Engineer position is required to be visibly and actively involved in overall engineering operations, and to lead by example. Work in partnership with property management and support teams (i.e. Accounting, Customer Service, Administration, Leasing, Building Operations, Engineering, Construction and HR) and encourage all vendors and staff to do the same.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills with a proactive and positive demeanor.
• Conduct and monitor performance measurement and management review process, as applicable.
• Perform engineering maintenance analysis and repair activities, as required.
• Set challenging goals, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and persistence about accomplishing them and hold themselves and the team accountable for achieving results.
• Use software based tenant request system to troubleshoot recurring problems and to increase tenant comfort.
• Collaborate with regional staff for the execution of strategic engineering related initiatives.
• Promote engineering best practices and emphasize continuous improvement related to all engineering matters.
• Collaborate with property management team to address customer relation issues.
• Clearly organize and express ideas and opinions both orally and in writing.
• Utilize PM program to ensure preventive maintenance (PM) is being scheduled and performed in a planned and effective manner.
• Utilize software based work order system to effectively monitor, schedule and evaluate manpower and resources.
• Promote energy awareness and conservation utilizing the MACH energy program and the building's energy management systems.
• Support Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer by overseeing vendors and contractors to ensure building systems are properly maintained.
• Support Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer with oversight of construction activities including plan review and attending job site meetings.
• Assist the Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer in the management of capital and special projects.
• Actively enforce life safety and emergency procedures and policies.
• Help Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer ensure property is in compliance with local, state and federal building codes.
• Pro-actively monitor good environmental practices.
• Assist the Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer in the planning and execution of a successful Operational Audit.
• Implement and maintain accurate record keeping of relevant building information.
• Ensure proper timing of purchases and expenditures.

Requirements

• Two to three years' relevant experience in modern office building.
• Strong 'hands on' troubleshooting skills in HVAC, electrical and plumbing.
• Two year trade school certificate emphasizing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety and building control systems preferred.
• Relevant state/local license for HVAC preferred, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license, OSHA, ACM awareness and BOMA accredited course certifications desirable.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Award pursuant to Short-term Incentive plan and Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable).
• Participation in group benefits and retirement plans.