Building Engineer

Building Engineer

Seattle, WA

Monday- Friday 7 AM - 3:30 PM

$47/HR

Job Description

• Perform plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building(s).

• Maintain heating equipment, chillers (air and/or water cooled), DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems, etc.

• Monitor and adjust building automation system, valves, thermostats, diffusers, and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the buildings.

• Verify field conditions and oversee any necessary repairs or adjustments.

• Monitor Energy Management and update Director of Engineering with needed changes.

• Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs, adjustments and installations about the property.

• Repair plumbing fixtures (water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.).

• Perform preventive maintenance duties in accordance with C&W standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices, including changing filters, cleaning coils, flushing condensers, punching tubes, greasing fan, pump and motor bearings as required, inspecting and adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning pulleys and shafts, monitor condenser, chilled, heating and secondary water chemical treatment and its associated feed equipment, clean and maintain cooling towers, and perform annual inspections and other scheduled routines as directed.

• Inspect, monitor and/or repair engine room equipment, fan room equipment, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pump(s), sump pump(s), and ejector pumps. Replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage, verify rooms are clean and clear of obstructions and debris.

• Check for properly operating emergency exit signs and lights and ensure free and clear access to emergency stairs and exits. Perform additional fire and life safety inspections as per NFPA and local jurisdiction, C&W standards, building protocol and as directed by superiors and property management.

• Document and report activities to Director of Engineering.

• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns.

• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits.

• Complete all required C&W Safety Training and ensure Engineers are compliant with their training requirements annually.

• Comply with C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours.

• Approve all invoices to ensure proper coding and work completion on a weekly basis.

• Hold monthly financial meetings with Director of Engineering to review budget tracker, variance data and forecast data is accurate.

Hard Skills

• Plumbing

• Electrical

• HVAC

• Building automation systems

• Energy management

• General repairs

• Preventive maintenance

• Fire and life safety inspections

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving

• Attention to detail

• Communication

• Emergency response

• Compliance with regulations

• Team collaboration

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Bellevue, Washington.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.