Engineer I

Essential duties and responsibilities 

• Perform preventive maintenance on all building common area hardware as scheduled, this requires the individual to visually inspect and detect items needing repair and requires knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance trade. 

• Receive daily work order assignments from the department head and through the automated work order system. 

• Respond to maintenance calls and opportunities in a positive and polite manner. 

• Ensure all mechanical calls are attended to in a timely manner, while still maintaining quality craftmenship.  

• Make rounds by inspecting assigned areas through digital checklist and note any information needed for concerns in the buildings. 

• Perform hardware work; repair or replacement of, door, lever, blinds, drawers,cylinder, minor carpentry if needed, ect.  

• Perform minor electrical work orders if needed: replace outlets, reset breakers, replace ballasts,use test equipment: voltage tester, amp meter ect. 

• Perform minor plumbing work orders: unclog drain lines, repair or replace valves, replace gasket, valves, vacuum breaker. 

• Think quickly and act appropriate in emergency situation and follow all emergency response procedures. 

• Ensure jobsite is clean and orderly after the completion of all jobs. 

• Perform well under pressure situations, time demands, and work overtime as needed and as requested by department head. 

• Report major repair and safety concerns to the department head or any senior campus leader as applicable. 

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities 

• Basic working knowledge of building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. 

• Ability to push, pull, grasp lift or carry supplies weighting up to 100 lbs. 

• Ability to communicate effectively.  

• Able to provide communication and direction. 

• Able to perform job function with attention to detail. 

• Able to prioritize task functions. 

• Able to think clearly, remain calm and resolve unexpected issues using sound judgment. 

• Able to follow direction thoroughly. 

• Able to understand guest and residence service needs. 

• Able to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team. 

• Able to work with minimal supervision. 

• Able to maintain confidentiality of residence and building’s information. 

• Able to adapt to multitasking. 

• Able to move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 100 lbs. 

• Able to stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. 

• Able to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling and stopping. 

• Able to communicate with employee, managers, subordinate, residence and guest through verbal communication, hearing ability, and visual acuity. 

• Able to adapt to moderate temperature through the property. 

• Able to work outdoors for long periods of time. 

Minimum qualifications 

• High school Diploma or equivalent. 

• One year minimum as general maintenance engineer.