Commercial Building Engineer

Direct Hire; $22-28/hour

Kansas City, MO

RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Perform and assist other associates in the maintenance, repair, operation and general upkeep at assigned properties.

·        Responds to tenant requests regarding lighting, plumbing and other building problems.

·        Performs preventative maintenance tasks on building systems and components, including physical structures, plumbing, door hardware, electrical and mechanical.

·        Performs minor service, troubleshooting and repair of building systems.

·        Works with sub-contractors and vendors as needed.

·        Assist other company departments as requested.

·        Participate in all workplace safety training and complies with all Welltower safety policies and procedures and utilizes all safety equipment as required. Identifies and immediately mitigates any unsafe conditions/hazards and develops recommendations on how to remove/safeguard the hazard.

·        Assist in responding to after-hours calls and emergency situations and performing tasks necessary for the well-being and protection of the property and tenants.

·        May perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·        Travel Requirements related to essential functions (frequency, distance, purpose).

·        Driving to different site locations and to acquire parts and supplies as needed.

·        Machines, tools, equipment and electronic devices required in this job, explaining the purpose of each and the percentage of time used.

·        Hand tools, including hand held power tools, used in the repair and maintenance of building components and systems. Use of hand-held device for use of the work order system. Associates can expect to use these tools 60 % of the time

·        Adverse working conditions that an associate in this job would be regularly (80% or more of work time) exposed to in the normal course of the job (extreme noise, weather, hazards, fumes, etc.)

·        Works inside and outside buildings. Works in various weather conditions, with electricity, rotating equipment, heights, various maintenance chemicals, i.e. paints, adhesives, solvents and water treatment chemicals.

·        Physical effort required in performing daily duties, e.g. heavy lifting, bending, climbing, etc.

·        Ability and willingness to climb ladders and scaffolds. Ability to repeatedly lift and carry heavy loads, (up to 50 lbs.) Ability to squat and/or bend. Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.

TRAVEL

·        Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

·        Experience: Previous experience in building maintenance preferred.

·        Education: High School education or GED required. Valid driver’s license.  

·        Meets company MV operator criteria.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

·        HVAC Certification a plus.

·        Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

May be eligible for paid sick leave and/or paid time off in accordance with applicable state and/or local law

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