Building Engineer

Description

Job Description: Building Engineer (Columbus, OH)

ARDEN LOGISTICS PARKS

Arden Group is a vertically integrated real estate investment management firm focused on equity and debt investments in the top 25 US MSA's. Founded in 1989, Arden Group has acquired approximately $7 billion of properties and asset managed in excess of $12 billion of commercial real estate assets.

Established by Arden Group in 2021 as a best-in-class logistics real estate operating platform, Arden Logistics Parks specializes in the acquisition, improvement and property management of light industrial business parks. Our real estate investment business operates a geographically diverse portfolio of close to 10 million square feet of last mile facilities in highly sought-after urban infill locations throughout the United States.

As a rapidly growing firm that was recently listed as "Best Places to Work in PA" for 2023, our firm provides a supportive and exciting culture for our employees to challenge themselves and thrive. As a growing firm, we are looking for experienced team members with a passion for working in a high-growth environment. We value employees who are RESPONSIVE, TENANT-CENTRIC, and NIMBLE and we've created an environment for such employees to flourish as we continue to expand.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a highly organized, friendly and technically savvy Building Engineer. We offer competitive pay and benefits for this exempt position.

The candidate would be responsible to oversee and perform day-to-day maintenance of roughly 825,842 SF in the Columbus market, including responding to daily maintenance requests from the building tenants and oversight of day porters. The successful candidate will draw on experience and utilize diverse trade skill knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling to manage the preservation of the parks. This position will play an integral role in investment performance and asset preservation. Tasked with managing the building maintenance technicians, porters and external vendors and consultants; this role will work with both the operations and capital team. This position requires being on-call and will report directly to the property manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Initiates and Executes Building Maintenance Strategy

• Uses independent judgment and skillset to monitor all building operating systems to troubleshoot any potential issues. Calculates and assesses plan for repairing any malfunctions either by direct repair, or outsourcing repair of any malfunctions.
• Ensures all assigned properties are functioning properly, by initiating and executing the building's preventative maintenance program.
• Reports all efforts back to the property management staff, and leadership.
• Collaborate with the property management team to initiate and provide reporting for preventative maintenance programs in place for monthly review, e.g., HVAC, Roofing, Exterior Lights systems, etc. by utilizing reporting through Roof Management, Ravti, Facility Manager.
• Uses discretion and judgment to initiate a competitive bid process for bid analysis and makes recommendations to the Property Manager.
• Owns and ensures the overall safety and compliance of the assigned asset; oversees all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Ensures coverage for emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns, summoning additional assistance as needed. This may entail some limited night or weekend time on occasion.
• Inspect and report building systems daily, including fire alarms, HVAC, sump pumps, and plumbing to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and operational expectations. Assist in the Warranty RMA process on mechanical equipment as needed.
• Review assigned work orders, and estimate time and materials needed to complete tenant chargebacks. Order necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
• Performs assigned repairs, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
• Uses independent judgment, skills, and critical overview to inspect all work performed by outside contractors including but not limited to landscaping, snow removal, tenant improvements, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning. Assess the overall quality of work performed, and measures, and report back to the property team.

Daily Preventative and Repair Procedures

• Replace and repair building finishes such as ceiling tiles, door hardware, wallpaper, and touch-up paint in common areas.
• Changing filters, replacing light fixtures, repairing doors, hand railings, and floors
• Maintain fire and life safety systems with appropriate vendors.
• Perform ice/snow/mud removal when necessary.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements. Ability to use ladders/scaffolding to access roofs for required maintenance.
• Performs carpentry, furniture assembly, and locksmith tasks as needed.
• Knowledge of all major utilities such as gas, water, and electricity coming into the property.
• Access and knowledge of phone rooms/electrical rooms.
• Weekly vacant suite inspections, cleaning vacant suites, and preparing for broker showings. Exterior/Interior trash pick-up.

Reporting & Evaluation

• Own, execute, and maintain all building-related reporting, ensuring that property management is apprised and informed on all performance and maintenance issues.
• Utilizes discretion, and judgment to troubleshoot, evaluate, and make recommendations to upgrade maintenance systems for more operational energy savings strategies.
• Manages the building's energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems most efficiently to keep operating costs at a minimum by monitoring Yardi Pulse for any spikes, deficiencies, etc.
• Works in Yardi Facilities Manager to document work orders and keep records of property conditions.
• Oversight of other Maintenance Technicians and Day porters as required.

Essential Qualifications & Competencies

• Demonstrates a proven track record totaling 5-7 years' experience in building/property maintenance or engineer experience.
• Industrial knowledge of HVAC systems/maintenance, electrical, plumbing, energy management systems, demonstrates knowledge of prevention, repair, and assessment of industrial building systems, and equipment.
• Strong technical aptitude; Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to Quality Management; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Commitment to safety - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Familiarity with Yardi Voyager and Yardi Facilities Manager (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel)
• Flexibility to be on-call to respond to after-hours / weekend emergency requests.
• A valid driver's license.
• Clear motor vehicle record (MVR)

EEO Statement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to focus. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.