Senior Facilities/Maintenance Engineer

Newton MA

Description

Job Summary: The successful candidate will have senior level experience and skills relating to carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, building Life Safety Systems, and interior/exterior maintenance of all kinds. This position is expected to be a self-starter often working unsupervised but accepting of other duties assigned by the Facilities Manager. The ideal candidate will be a professional who can take the initiative and help anticipate problems before they occur as well as able to communicate effectively with other staff, tenants, visitors, vendors and anyone else he or she encounters on the job. The position will provide support for general building operations and maintenance and will be required to be part of the On-Call building coverage off hours response team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following but other duties may be assigned.  Performs preventative maintenance and repairs including but not limited to HVAC belt adjustments, oiling, greasing, cleaning of equipment as well as replacement of various types of mechanical and electrical components.  Replace and repair building finishes such as ceiling tiles, door hardware, paint walls, piping, floors, lighting, masonry, drywall.  Conducts daily building tours as well as upkeep of mechanical spaces, public areas, roofs, and all campus grounds.  Responds to Work Orders, performing and or directing the prompt and thorough completion of requests for HVAC, plumbing, lighting, basic carpentry/painting, access control and general repair as needed.  Communicate with the owner, owner’s representative, managers, or supervisor on the work performed and present the status of all tasks assigned.  Provides information for work order tracking system to initiate work orders for unscheduled jobs.  Will give experience and technical support to junior team members for assigned projects.  Responds to emergency situations and traces, troubleshoots, or directs the repair of problems.  Possess competent knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in facility and ground maintenance.  Singularly or as part of a team will provide general maintenance and regular upkeep to building exteriors, roads, parking areas, walkways and landscape including shoveling and snow plowing as required.  Completes all work in accordance with Paradigm Properties standard operating procedures and supervisory instructions. Requirements/Qualifications  Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.  Must have 2+ years of related experience in a commercial and or residential property setting.  Must have acceptable experience or certificate of training relating to job duties.  High School Diploma or GED equivalent.  Applicant must have a valid driver’s license.  Will carry a provided cell phone for rapid reaction and communication.  Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / climbing ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates on a large multi building campus that is 100% smoke free. Job duties will require working both inside and outside for extended periods of time. Typical working hours are 7AM to 3:30PM M-F