Building Engineer - Silver Spring, MD

Building Engineer

Join Kay Apartment Communities' engineering team at our Corporate Office in Silver Spring, MD. Kay's engineering department is responsible for maintaining the mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems of our properties and is committed to providing exceptional customer service and a comfortable living experience for our residents.

The Engineer reports to the Regional Engineering Supervisor and is supported by the manager of maintenance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and effectively communicate with residents, guests, visitors and staff within company policies and Fair Housing laws.
• Oversee serviced performed by contractors on the mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspections of building systems and central plant equipment as defined in our preventative maintenance program.
• Preform diagnostics, repairs, replacements and installations of items such as:
• Chillers
• Boilers (Hot Water & Steam)
• Pumps
• Cooling Towers
• Heat Exchangers
• Air Compressors
• Controls
• Control Valves
• Motor Starters
• VFDs
• Domestic Water Distribution Piping
• Hot/Chilled Water Distribution Piping
• Exhaust/Supply Fans
• Fan Coil Units
• Split System AC/Heat Pump Units
• Ensure that service and repair requests are completed in a safe, prompt and professional manner
• Assist community manager in scheduling system outages for repairs, contracted services and major improvement projects
• Maintain routine & critical parts inventory.
• Ensure all company-owned tools & equipment is in good working condition.
• Support technicians with maintenance emergencies (24/7)
• Assist and provide Service Technicians with technical support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience on central plant operations, plumbing and electrical systems
• Universal CFC Certification
• Operating Engineer License preferred
• EMS/BAS experience preferred
• Able to read and understand blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and manufacturers specifications
• Ability to work with a team as well as work independently and professionally
• Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills
• Adhere all to safe work practices
• Basic computer skills
• Able to work on-call and when needed, extended hours (including after hours and weekends)
• Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must have own hand tools
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus

Our exceptional benefits package

• Medical & dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation/sick leave
• 401(K) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Overtime pay
• Annual bonuses
• Rent discount
• Training

Pre-employment requirements

• Criminal background check

Kay Apartment Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer