Facilities Engineer

Overview

Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC is an innovative commercial real estate leader with a portfolio of forward-thinking, sustainable properties in the United States and Singapore. Shaping the market since 1952, the company acquires, develops, manages, and serves as a valued partner to a variety of stakeholders. Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE) brings unique property visions to life with a commitment to improving both the environment and the community. For additional information, please visit www.hobbsbrook.com. HBRE is the real estate division of FM Global.

Responsibilities

This position supports the facilities team in the execution of daily operations for a portfolio of Class A multi and single tenanted office and laboratory commercial investment assets. Provides a Class A+ level of service to tenants, internal and external stakeholders.

Under supervision of the Facilities Engineering Manager and direction/guidance of the Lead Engineer, assists with the general maintenance of assigned properties as well as other assets as required. Performs various duties such as preventative maintenance and building repairs, completes tenant work orders, acts as a vendor escort in base building and tenant space. Assists Lead engineers with various hands-on repair and maintenance work.  Maintains workshop organization, tools and equipment inventory.

It is expected that Facility Engineers have experience and some expertise with at least one building facilities system and be open to learning about other systems as needed. Facility Engineers work in a team environment to help maintain equipment and to ensure overall efficient operations.

Facility Engineers are required to respond to emergencies after hours when they arise. This position will be part of an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general facilities and maintenance experience, including working with commercial building equipment. A background with critical mechanical equipment including Lab/Life science experience preferred.
• PH neutralization system experience. (Wastewater license preferred or willingness to pursue license with company support)
• Mechanical proficiency on general building equipment. Demonstrates Practical knowledge of Building Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Life Safety Systems. Ability to perform diagnostic troubleshooting on MEP equipment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Closed and open loop water treatment experience
• Ability to use power tools
• Proven ability to work from blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Outlook for email and work order system, preparation of reports and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry and plumbing
• OSHA training on safety and compliance helpful but not required
• Working toward or interest in obtaining state licensure for electrical, refrigeration, plumbing preferred.
• Solid interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience utilizing Building Management systems (ALC, Delta, etc.)
• Ability to address emergency issues promptly and coordinate swift responses.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address complex maintenance issues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

We offer our employees a wide range of benefits including career long learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, 401 (k), pension, flexible schedules, rich health and well-being programs, generous time off allowances, volunteer days and so much more! Hobbs Brook Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce.