Assistant Building Engineer

p style="text-align:left"spanFour dynamic, integrated companies make up the Transwestern enterprise, giving us the perspective to think broadly, deeply and creatively about commercial real estate. Clients and investors rely on us for expertise that spans institutional and opportunistic investment, development, hospitality, and brokerage and asset services. Our award-winning, collaborative culture empowers team members with resources and independence to work across boundaries in pursuit of innovative solutions, reinforcing a reputation for service excellence that translates to measurable results. Through offices nationwide and alliance partners around the globe, we positively impact the built environment and our communities while fostering a work climate that champions career vitality for all. Learn more at transwestern.com and #64;Transwestern./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanPart of the Transwestern companies, Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) strives to add value for investors, owners, and occupiers across all commercial property types. Fueled by a holistic perspective of the real estate life cycle, agility and creativity are hallmarks of our approach, while vast national resources and sound market intelligence underpin customized recommendations and property solutions. /span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanTranswestern is built on a common purpose - iEmpowering Good People to do Extraordinary Things Together/i.  We are committed to the hiring of smart, passionate, hard-working people who understand the benefits of both collaboration and independence./span/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"ubPOSITION SUMMARY:/b/u/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppThe Assistant Building Engineer is responsible for completing work orders, grounds maintenance, painting, caulking, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, electrical and completing maintenance on buildings as needed. Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer, the Assistant Engineer will perform general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds./pp/ppubESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:/b/u/pullipspanAssist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include, but not limited to plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains and HVAC./span/p/lilipspanPerform general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds. /span/p/lilipspanMaintain all equipment as required per preventive maintenance programs./span/p/lilipspanInspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client./span/p/lilipspanRespond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed./span/p/lilipspanMaintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum./span/p/lilipspanMaintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements./span/p/lilipspanPerform other duties as assigned./span/p/li/ulp/ppbuPOSITION REQUIREMENTS:/u/b/pullipHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of two years of related experience and/or trade school training or equivalent combination of education and experience./p/lilipA minimum of 2 years building maintenance experience./p/lilipThorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair./p/lilipUniversal CFC certification preferred or working toward CFC certification and/or local or state license in mechanical or HVAC trade. Valid Driver License (may be required)./p/lilipKnowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations./p/lilipBasic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel./p/lilipMust have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems./p/lilipAbility to understand and give general instructions in standard situations./p/lilipStrong organizational and analytical skills./p/lilipStrong customer service orientation./p/lilipMay require shift work, overtime and/or on call duties./p/lilipStooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pump, tools, ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting device./p/lilipMay be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments)./p/lilipClimb ladders and stairs./p/li/ulp/ppbPay Range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour/b/pp style="text-align:inherit"spanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspan class="WIO0"       /span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/pp style="text-align:left"ubWORK SHIFT:/b/u/pp style="text-align:inherit"   /pp style="text-align:left"buLOCATION:/u/b/pWashington, DCp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp/ppbABOUT US/b/ppTranswestern’s Guiding Principles are woven into the fabric of our firm and underscore the value of each individual team member. We embrace inclusion – not only as the right thing to do, but as a reflection of who we are. It is our responsibility and heartfelt desire to create an environment that elevates the human spirit and brings out the best in everyone./pp/ppDifferent backgrounds, life experiences and cultures shape our individual perspectives and ultimately generate the best results for our clients. Strategic human capital planning combined with development initiatives foster a work environment that celebrates uniqueness and champions the achievements attained through collaboration./pp/ppPlease note that all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. In addition, your employment with Transwestern is subject to successfully passing a drug screen check iprior /ito your starting with the Company along with satisfactory references./pp/ppbiWe understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have your story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you may become a part of the Transwestern story./i/b/pp/p