🚀 Operating Engineer (Commercial Real Estate)

Job Title

Operating Engineer

Location

Carlsbad Office, Carlsbad, CA

Pay Range

$80,000 /yr – $85,000 /yr

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operating Engineer to join our team, who will play a crucial role in overseeing the physical condition, appearance, and operational efficiency of our entire portfolio of properties located throughout Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties, utilizing a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of properties to identify maintenance needs and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards, including same-day travel between LA and San Diego in a company vehicle.
• Self-perform miscellaneous property repairs including, but not limited to, painting, plumbing, pressure washing, caulking, low voltage electrical, ceiling tile replacement, lamp & ballast replacement, etc.
• Solicit proposals as well as oversee and inspect the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes HVAC, plumbing, lighting, F&LS, roofing, waterproofing, etc.
• Manage electronic work orders and complete or delegate repairs as needed.
• Perform routine property inspections and follow up on all punch list items.
• Establish a preventative maintenance program with schedules to ensure optimal operation of building systems and related capital improvements/equipment.
• Assist in the preparation and management of the annual maintenance budget.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, expenses, and project timelines.
• Provide regular reports on the status of maintenance and improvement projects to senior management.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, including after-hours maintenance related emergency calls, including fire alarm notifications. Summon additional assistance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications

• Basic electrical knowledge including lighting/ballast replacement, receptacle replacement, troubleshooting electrical issues, etc.
• Basic plumbing knowledge including automatic flush valves, automatic faucets, wax ring replacement and troubleshooting other various plumbing issues.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, fire & life safety, storm wastewater, roofs, and building access systems.
• Ability to use personal computer and/or phone for basic research, work order system, mileage tracking, property inspection reports and email correspondence.
• Ability to write memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Ability to author routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from Tenants and Vendors.
• Ability to take ownership, self-motivated, responsible, and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and proactive in maintaining a clean and professional working area including all mechanical and utility rooms.
• Excellent customer service, ability to get along with a large variety of people.
• Ability to prioritize work order urgency levels.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience and/or trade school training.
• Develop solutions and implementation plans, project justification, cost/benefit analysis, and overall management of project implementation.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools and power tools.
• Computer skills at a level to interact with building work order system and correspondence with management office, vendors, and tenants.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time off and holidays
• 401K with some matching potential
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement

Gildred Companies is an equal-opportunity employer.