Lead Building Engineer - Urgent Role

Location: West LA - will be managing two buildings
Job Title: Building Engineer (Supervisor level)
Remote or in Office: in office M-F
Schedule: 8am - 5pm
Parking Details: provided
Vaccination: proof required
Duration: Direct Hire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $100k-$115k base salary plus benefits
Environment: will be mentoring 2 Junior Engineers and overseeing two buildings.

Reporting to the VP, Administrative Services & Operations , the Building Engineer assumes hands on responsibility for performing a variety of tasks related to the care and maintenance of the buildings, equipment, and surrounding grounds.

DUTIES:
* Maintain building automation systems which may require repairs and/or programming.
* Maintain HVAC systems, cooling towers, chillers, air handlers, fan coils and gas boilers.
* Perform and organize preventative maintenance on all equipment.
* Develop and maintain building and equipment preventative maintenance schedules.
* Responsible for City's annual Reg 4 testing.
* May perform carpentry work, plumbing and electrical repairs, painting, repair and re-keying of locks, replacing broken glass, repairing plaster, replacing lights.
* Responsible for repair and maintenance of the company's Delta barrier system.
* Assist in annual and long-term budget.
* Review records and inventories of materials and supplies in the engineer's area of responsibility, and place orders as necessary.
* Maintain files of all building inspections and permits.
* Assist with building evacuations and emergency procedures.
* Perform monthly building walkthroughs and appropriate inspections as directed by VP, Administrative Services & Operations.
* Work with and organize vendors with construction and/or repairs.
* Maintain files on vendors and equipment.
* May assist room set-ups for meetings, cleaning of rooms after meetings, and office/furniture moves.
* Liaison to Safety Committee.
* Perform additional assignments as directed by the VP, Administrative Services & Operations

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION:
* Education and experience equivalent to a high school education
* 7 years' experience in maintenance and/or engineering work
* HVAC technical training
* Broad knowledge and certification of methods, tools and equipment utilized in building maintenance trades and procedures including knowledge of applicable high rise building & safety codes.
* High rise maintenance experience preferred
* Ability to perform physical aspects of building maintenance including ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, work with tools, etc.
* Ability to effectively schedule, supervise and coordinate the work of others if assigned.
* Appropriate education, trade certification and related experience strongly desired.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.