Location: Sarasota,FL, USA
Building Engineer
Benderson Development is one of America's largest privately held real estate companies, with a portfolio that includes more than 800 properties totaling over 50 million square feet in 40 states. The diverse Benderson portfolio includes retail, office, industrial, hotel, residential, and landholdings. With over 70 years of experience, Benderson Development has engineered impressive growth through innovation, insight, and determination.
General Summary
Work as part of a team to perform preventative maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, mechanical systems, equipment, and grounds. Monitor building system operations and performance. Support tenants by providing excellent customer service through effective communication, professional interactions, and timely resolution of required maintenance and repairs.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
* Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions
* Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
* Perform assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and irrigation systems. Completes maintenance and repair records as required.
* Review assigned work orders. Estimate the time and materials needed to complete the repair. Order necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
* Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
* Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements. Experience with chillers, cooling towers, VFD's access control systems, and energy management systems is necessary.
* Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
* Document work orders and repair history including dates/times and vendor details.
* Document and track inspection due dates for fire panels, backflow preventers, elevations, fire extinguishers, emergency generators, and other building systems.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
* A minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training.
* Experience with chillers, cooling towers, VFD's access control systems, and energy management systems is necessary.
* Possess and maintain a current valid Florida driver's license.
Physical Requirements
* Normal dexterity required in an office environment including hand-eye coordination, walking, sitting, standing, alertness (attention to detail), and answering of phones.
* Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and operate equipment necessary to perform cleaning/maintenance duties. Ability to climb ladders to heights up to twenty-five feet.
* Extended periods of standing, walking, and sitting while driving to locations.
Certificates and/or Licenses
* Certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry, or engine repair.
* Certifications/licenses may be required by local or state jurisdictions.