Corporate Office Properties Trust

Building Technician IV

Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent, with vocational coursework in HVAC, electricity, plumbing, or related fields.
  • Universal CFC certification required.
  • State Certified Journeyman's license or equivalent required; State Certified Master's license preferred.
  • Minimum of nine years relevant experience with at least two years in a supervisory role.
  • Basic PC skills; familiarity with automated asset management and work order systems preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support building technicians in troubleshooting and repairing building systems.
  • Execute service requests and preventative maintenance according to established procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with required safety codes during all work performed.
  • Conduct routine inspections, calibrations, and evaluations of various building systems.
  • Review work orders and control expenditures within budget guidelines.
  • Assist in training lower-level technicians on building systems operations and maintenance.
  • Purchase necessary equipment and supplies and assist in procurement of subcontractors.

Benefits

  • Market-leading health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
  • Emphasis on work-life balance with flexible scheduling for emergency on-call duties.
  • Opportunities for professional development through training and certifications.
Full Job Description
Required to maintain and carry appropriate Government credentials.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Specialist responsible for leading day-to-day building/portfolio technicians with troubleshooting all building system problems, performing repairs, and inspecting systems to ensure proper maintenance. Support the Chief Building Technician by utilizing one or more specialized skills including, but not limited to electrical systems, HVAC, boilers/chillers, plumbing, etc. Leads teams in the absence of the Chief Building Technician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Facilitates and executes service request and the preventative maintenance program according to standard operating procedures.
  2. Ensures all work performed meets required safety codes.
  3. Troubleshoot and perform major repairs on various building systems.
  4. Provide day-to-day leadership and support to Building Technician I, II & III regarding maintenance, service, installation, and controls of commercial building systems.
  5. Inspection, calibration, testing and evaluation on all building systems on a routine basis.
  6. Assist Chief Building Technician in training of lower-level technicians on building systems.
  7. Building systems may include, but not be limited to, boilers, chillers, rooftop units, split systems, variable air volume, controls and building automation systems, motors, generators, high and low voltage, auxiliary equipment, water feeds and treatment, electrical and plumbing systems.
  8. Review work orders.
  9. Control expenditures for services and supplies for daily operations within established budget guidelines.
  10. Purchase equipment and supplies as necessary.
  11. Support with obtaining and monitoring of subcontracts in accordance with their terms/conditions Scope of Work.
  12. Provide operating and capital expenditure recommendations to the Chief Building Technician and management team.
  13. Assist with preparation of scopes of work for maintenance, tools, parts, and equipment.
  14. Obtain pricing for all of the above

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supervise subcontractors providing maintenance or repair services.
  • Obtain monthly preventative maintenance reports from contractors.
  • Facilitate procurement of supplies and inventory.
  • Maintain all tools, parts, and supplies in an organized manner.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
  • High school diploma, or equivalent, with additional vocational coursework in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • HVAC, electricity, plumbing or other relevant areas.

Further Training:
  • Universal CFC certification required.
  • State Certified Journeyman's license or equivalent required.
  • State Certified Master's license or equivalent is preferred.
  • MD 1st grade stationary license -or equivalent if required in another state; preferred

Professional Experience:
  • Minimum of nine years relevant experience as a senior service technician with a minimum of two years' experience providing work direction to others.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge + skills via an internal technical assessment.

Computer Skills
  • Basic PC skills and ability to learn company specific software.
  • Ability to adapt to new or changing software programs.
  • Proficiency in automated asset management /work order systems preferred.

Mobility: N/A

Other Requirements:
  • Ability to routinely perform 24-hour on call and off hour duty including evenings, weekends and holidays and to respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour on-call basis.
  • Strong knowledge of all building systems (HVAC, mechanical and electrical) including how to troubleshoot, maintain and control.
  • Extensive knowledge of building VAV systems.
  • Must have in depth knowledge of all building automation systems including BMS/BAS, Fire alarm, SCADA.
  • Must be able to read trade-related building electrical, mechanical and plumbing drawings and internal wiring schematics.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Monitors and implements OSHA requirements.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision while diagnosing and resolving building systems issues.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong - interpersonal skills to effectively interact with tenants, suppliers, and other technicians.
  • May be required to carry and maintain appropriate government credentials.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION:
  • Standard office equipment including PC, telephone, copier, fax machine, printer, etc. Motor vehicle, testing devices, hand tools, power tools, etc.

Pay Range: $73,000 - $145,000

CDP proudly offers to all employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week market-leading health benefits including medical, dental, vision and prescription, etc.

About Corporate Office Properties Trust

Corporate Office Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust that invests in office buildings, mostly in the suburbs of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It primarily leases to the U.S. government or companies in the arms industry. As of December 31, 2019, the company owned 148 office buildings comprising 15.4 million square feet and 22 single-tenant data centers comprising 3.7 million square feet.
Learn more about Corporate Office Properties Trust
Size
405 employees
Market Cap
$2.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$97.3 million
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$609.3 million
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