Maintenance Tech/Building Engineer - East West Family of Companies

Position Purpose/ Summary

This position will assist in and conduct the daily operations and maintenance of building systems including but not limited to: plumbing, electrical, HVAC and other general maintenance requirements of facilities that vary from residential to commercial.  Customer service, attention to detail and a proactive approach is required. Salary range: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour, based on experience.

• Immediate response to emergency situations (fire, evacuations, water mitigation, equipment failures, etc.)
• Perform work order requests
• Perform preventative maintenance duties including but not limited to: changing filters, greasing motors, replacing lights, ballast and switches, temperature complaints, power outages, drains, patching and painting, etc.
• Conduct periodic equipment inspections
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies and company directives in regard to safety and building operations
• Maintain and ensure proper operation of life safety/fire systems/elevators
• Ability to read and interpret as-built drawings
• Snow removal and janitorial duties as required
• Special projects and project management as requested by management
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
• Active listening skills
• Ability to gain & retain trust of internal and external customers
• Hands on, no job is beneath me approach 
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications, office equipment
• Ability to lift heavy objects when required
• Ability to work on one’s feet throughout the day
• Ability to walk from building to building
• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to work in extreme environments - extreme heat and extreme cold
• Ability to work one weekend day and four weekdays based on scheduling needs
• Ability to be on call on a rotating shift
• Ability to be calm and resilient in emergency situations
• Other duties as assigned.

      Education and/or Experience

• Sustained background in a variety of trades
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• General maintenance experience strongly preferred
• Must have a professional demeanor
• Must have a sincere desire to help people - owners, guests, staff & alike

      Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyzes, and interpret As Builts, Blue prints, Operation Manuals (O&Ms) and Spec Sheets
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, residents, tenants or vendors. 
• Effectively present information to top management, tenants and contractors
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.   
• Ability to write correspondence emails. Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively listen and comprehend homeowner, guest or vendor requests and concerns.   

      Equipment Utilized

• Variety of hand tools & power tools

       Computer Operations

• Microsoft Office
• Key bank and fob system
• Control Boards of building equipment such as fire alarm system, domestic water pumps, elevator control, etc

      Mathematical and Reasoning Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and the ability to read a tape.

             Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Pool and Spa Operator, current or ability to obtain a plus