The Building Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the condominium property's building systems, equipment, common elements, and physical plant. This position serves as the primary on-site engineering and maintenance resource and works under the direction of Property Management to maintain a safe, reliable, clean, and well-functioning residential environment for condominium owners, residents, guests, and staff.
Essential Responsibilities
· Serve as the primary on-site engineering and maintenance resource for the condominium property.
· Perform routine preventative maintenance and inspections of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life-safety, and building automation systems.
· Inspect and maintain common elements including roofs, exterior areas, parking areas, garages, mechanical rooms, common corridors, amenity spaces, and other building facilities.
· Monitor building equipment and systems, identify abnormal conditions, troubleshoot issues, and recommend corrective actions.
· Respond promptly to water leaks, HVAC failures, electrical issues, plumbing problems, elevator-related building issues, alarms, and other building emergencies.
· Coordinate and oversee contractors, service vendors, and inspectors; provide building access and verify completion and quality of work.
· Perform general maintenance and minor repairs to common areas, equipment, fixtures, doors, hardware, lighting, plumbing components, and other building elements as appropriate.
· Complete work orders, preventative maintenance records, inspection logs, equipment readings, and other required documentation in Yardi Voyager or the property's designated management system.
· Maintain building tools, equipment, spare parts, supplies, keys, and maintenance inventory in an organized and secure manner.
· Maintain mechanical, electrical, storage, and maintenance areas in a clean, orderly, and code-compliant condition.
· Assist Property Management with capital projects, major repairs, insurance-related work, inspections, vendor coordination, and building improvement projects.
· Communicate building conditions, repair recommendations, recurring issues, safety concerns, and anticipated budget needs to Property Management.
· Interact professionally and courteously with condominium owners, residents, Board members, guests, vendors, and staff while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and boundaries.
· Support unit access and in-unit investigations when building systems or common elements may be contributing to a reported condition, as directed by Property Management.
· Document observed conditions that may involve owner-maintained components, common elements, insurance claims, or potential property damage and promptly report findings to Property Management.
· Ensure OSHA requirements, company safety standards, and applicable building safety procedures are followed.
· Maintain readiness for hurricanes, severe weather, freezes, utility interruptions, flooding, and other emergency conditions, including pre-event preparation and post-event inspections.
· Participate in an after-hours emergency on-call rotation and respond to building emergencies as required.
Minimum Qualifications
· City of New Orleans Stationary Engineer’s License (1st Class) preferred
· 5+ years of commercial, high-rise residential, condominium, multifamily, or institutional building maintenance/engineering experience.
· Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general building systems.
· Ability to troubleshoot building system issues and determine when specialized contractors or licensed trades are required.
· Experience with BAS/BMS systems preferred.
· EPA Universal Certification and/or relevant trade certifications preferred.
· Experience working in an occupied residential environment and communicating with residents, owners, vendors, and management preferred.
· Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
· Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and work from ladders, lifts, rooftops, mechanical spaces, and other building service areas.
· Ability to participate in after-hours emergency response and on-call coverage.
Compensation
Compensation commensurate with experience, certifications, and property requirements.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
