Commercial Building Engineer - Tampa, FL at Parkway Services LLC

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Building Automation Systems, Life Safety Systems, Customer Service, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Safety Protocols, Communication Skills, Technical Knowledge, Team Collaboration, Tool Proficiency, Emergency Response

Industry

Real Estate

Description

Description Parkway is looking for an experienced Commercial Property Engineer to join our team at 1501 E. Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa, Florida. The Property Engineer applies trade skills to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of building systems for the safe, efficient, and proper operation of the assigned property. The individual in this role must be capable of completing all tasks as directed by the Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, or property management staff with some supervision, assisting when assigned team projects and accepting responsibility for actions and results. General Areas of Responsibility Overseeing and maintaining the efficient operation of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, to ensure optimal performance and tenant satisfaction. This role involves conducting routine inspections, performing preventive maintenance, and promptly addressing any mal-functions or repairs needed to sustain building operations. Assisting in the implementation of energy management programs, adhering to safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations. Effective communication with tenants and coordination with other maintenance staff are also essential to address facility issues and support seamless building operations. Ensures prompt response and resolution to facility operational issues, including HVAC to maintain temperatures in accordance with lease agreements, as well as plumbing, electrical, and equipment malfunctions, encompassing all building maintenance concerns. Focus Areas of Responsibility Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency directives, and Company policies related to building operations and work safety. Maintains a constant state of alertness and operates in a safe manner. Possesses a basic understanding of all shift operations and the ability to fulfill work orders. Arranges for subcontractors when required. Performs preventive and operational maintenance programs and practices. Electrical: Possesses basic knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and electrical safety procedures. Capable of troubleshooting short circuits, grounding issues, and single- or three-phase AC circuits. Competent in replacing outlets, switches, lighting ballasts, circuit breakers, motor control starters, and motors. Assists with the preventive maintenance program for all electrical equipment. HVAC: Has basic knowledge of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems including troubleshooting. Assists with preventive maintenance for all building mechanical equipment such as air handlers, pumps, and variable air volume units. Understands building automation systems (BAS). Responds to HVAC service calls and has basic knowledge of chemical treatments. Performs basic inspections on chillers, and records findings. Re-places belts, motors, bearings, actuators, and valves on all mechanical equipment. Understands pneumatic or direct digital control (DDC) controllers and actuators for proper operation. Life Safety: Possesses a basic understanding of the property’s life safety systems and all life safety recordkeeping. Identifies and responds to fire alarms and trouble calls, enables, or disables points. Conducts inspections of emergency generators and fire pumps, records results. Makes recommendations for outside service as appropriate. Miscellaneous: Repairs or replaces door closures, hardware, and operators. Adjusts or repairs security systems. Maintains adequate supplies and tools, and orders materials necessary to complete all tasks. Updates job knowledge at an appropriate level by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, growing personal networks, potentially participating in professional organizations. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value. Assists with other duties as necessary and provides general support of the Parkway mission. Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Minimum of 2 years of experience in the building operation / maintenance field. Ability to understand building and tenant architectural drawings. Universal CFC certification preferred. Knowledge of all equipment types and ages. Client service-oriented attitude Working knowledge of the safe and proper use of the following tools: ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, multimeters, amp probes, anemometers (airflow meter and hood), pressure gauges, drain augers, plungers, safety goggles, ear protection and fire extinguishers. Basic knowledge of the operation of heavy equipment such as chillers, generators, switchgears, pumps, air handling units, etc. Effective interpersonal and customer service skills, appropriate for level, to work with customers, co-workers and outside vendors. Effective time management and personal organization skills; works with a sense of urgency; able to meet deadlines. Growing proficiency in computer technology beyond a basic level; includes email systems, mobile smart phones, memos and spreadsheets. Professional, effective written and verbal communication skills. Requires the ability to read, write and speak English to interact with co-workers and tenants, receive direction and complete tasks and work orders. Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret documents. Capable of defining problems, collecting information, establishing facts and drawing conclusions at a level appropriate for the position. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide common units of measure and apply these concepts to practical situations. Must be available for after-hours and weekend assignments or emergency calls. Maintains a valid driver’s license. Physical Demands Ability to maintain all information with the highest degree of confidentiality. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb ladders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Safety-Sensitive Position

Responsibilities

The Commercial Building Engineer is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the efficient operation of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. This role involves conducting routine inspections, performing preventive maintenance, and addressing any malfunctions or repairs needed to sustain building operations.