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Building Engineer

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Check HVAC systems to see if they are functioning. Adjust accordingly for outside temperature

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Timely completion of work lists

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Check chemical treatment systems (if applicable)

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Maintain HVAC units including filter replacements, as directed

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Repair mechanical equipment as needed or directed

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Run HVAC systems efficiently and adjust for day to day changes in weather conditions

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Keep a log of maintenance performed

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Oversee all HVAC work performed by others

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Handle HVAC complaints

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Check HVAC, door, lighting time clocks and mark sign-in sheets

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Walk-through building spaces regularly to check for temperature irregularities

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Check vacant spaces regularly

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Check exterior lighting twice a month

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Electrical including bulbs/ballast replacement, plumbing, painting and carpentry as

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required

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Lock/keys – repair and install new locks, prepare all necessary keys and provide keys

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to main office

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Have keys to every space, marked and organized and be knowledgeable of the various

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keys; be able to enter spaces quickly

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Patrol building exteriors for garbage, sweep lots and walks as needed

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Meet with contractors as necessary, monitor work

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Report to your immediate supervisor any Brokerage request for showing or door opening of office space

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Monitor all subcontracted work

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Assist in roof maintenance repair work as needed, keep drains clear

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Snow/salt or other ground work as required

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Landscape work as required, maintain landscaping at a high level – water flowers and

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grass as needed

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Miscellaneous trouble shooting and problem solving

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Maintain an inventory list for janitorial and electrical supplies

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Monitor utility usage and be responsible for building energy management (including

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but not limited to) time clocks and preventive maintenance

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Errands as required, including picking up supplies at various vendors as required

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Move equipment, tools or supplies between properties as required

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Provide own tools as needed for typical job responsibilities

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Maintain phone communications at all times

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Report any facility problems to immediate supervisor

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Wear “Imperial Realty” shirts during working hours

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Use protective hearing, eyewear and shoes when necessary

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Maintain building systems including interior/exterior lighting, HVAC, thermostats,

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life safety and building security

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Identify and rehabilitate energy wasters

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Patrol parking areas and monitor, issue tickets where required

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Janitorial work (including but not limited to) cleaning, mopping, shampooing of carpets, vacuuming, glass cleaning

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as required

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Carpet protectors and refrigerator checks for basic compliance

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Monitor dumpsters to avoid extra charges

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Distribute bulbs to tenants, have tenant sign purchase sheet and mark building bulb/ballast control log

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Patrol tenant and vacant spaces for loose carpet threads, stained ceiling tiles when tenants are not present

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Properly mark store purchase receipts and submit packets accordingly

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Monitor tenant move outs and move ins

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Check contract janitorial work – notify supervisor of any problems

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Report any building problems to your immediately supervisor(s