Santa Clara, CA 95054

Full-Time - Building Engineer

Responsibilities

The Building Engineer is responsible for opening and ongoing operations of a new luxury senior living community, located in a high-rise, urban market. The Building Engineer manages all aspects of maintenance operations including leading the maintenance team, maintaining all physical aspects of the community, fundamental understanding of building mechanical and electrical systems in high rise buildings, managing the warranty process and ensuring resident satisfaction.

• Manage preventative maintenance efforts for all physical aspects of the building’s HVAC, electrical, plumbing, flooring, painting, major appliances and amenities. 
• Manage outside vendors and contractors, as applicable, including negotiating with vendors and suppliers and enforcing contract terms and conditions. 
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, developing, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Implement and monitor programs to control expenses and improve customer satisfaction.
• Manage department expenditures within approved budget.
• Manage the apartment turnover process to ensure vacated rooms are available to rent in a timely manner.
• Maintain company customer service standards by addressing all requests through the work order management system and follow through to ensure issues are resolved.
• Inspect grounds, building and apartment homes on a regular basis to ensure all physical aspects of the community are fully functional at all times and are in compliance with DOH and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws while adhering to Atria’s policies, procedures and safety standards.
• May drive company vehicle from community (only if required by community).
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.