Building Engineer, High-Rise Mechanical Systems in Philadelphia
Overview
You will own the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems of a high-rise residential/commercial building in Center City, Philadelphia on a $35-$45/hour contract. You will lead the engineering staff, direct preventive maintenance, and enforce compliance with L&I codes. The role reports to CAMCO management and partners with the Board on capital planning. This position offers a mix of hands-on technical work and team leadership, with on-call duties for building emergencies.
What You'll Do10
- 1Direct daily operations and maintenance of HVAC, boilers, chillers, electrical distribution, plumbing, elevators, fire/life-safety, and building automation systems (BAS).
- 2Schedule and manage the preventive maintenance program for all mechanical equipment, reducing downtime and extending asset life.
- 3Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance technicians and porter staff, enforcing safety procedures and performance standards.
- 4Troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions, minimizing resident and tenant disruption.
- 5Maintain compliance with Philadelphia L&I requirements, fire code, elevator and boiler inspections, and all local, state, and federal regulations.
- 6Negotiate and oversee contractor work, reviewing scopes and inspecting completed projects for code compliance.
- 7Track work orders and equipment logs to monitor system performance and identify capital improvement needs.
- 8Respond to after-hours emergencies like water leaks, power outages, elevator entrapments, and life-safety alarms.
- 9Monitor the maintenance budget for parts, supplies, and contracted services, flagging variances to management.
- 10Lead safety meetings and enforce OSHA and EPA standards for hazardous materials and refrigerants.
Requirements8
- 17-10 years of progressive building engineering experience with 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role in a high-rise or mixed-use property.
- 2Working knowledge of HVAC, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, building automation, electrical, plumbing, and elevator systems.
- 3Familiarity with Philadelphia L&I codes and preferred Class A engineer's license.
- 4Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Vantaca or similar platforms preferred.
- 5Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and equipment specifications.
- 6Strong leadership and vendor-management skills, with a record of training maintenance staff.
- 7Customer service orientation when interacting with residents and board members.
- 8High school diploma required; technical or associate degree in engineering or HVAC preferred.
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