Senior Building Engineer at Welltower Inc in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

As a Senior Building Engineer within our Outpatient Medical portfolio, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing the value of our healthcare properties. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the optimal functionality, safety, and appearance of our outpatient medical facilities. We're seeking a skilled and dedicated individual who is passionate about property maintenance and thrives in a dynamic, high-performance environment. This role will be accountable for a portfolio of assets in the Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA and surrounding area. Welltower offers a competitive wage, annual cash bonus, mileage reimbursement, and much more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform service, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems including HVAC, boilers, physical structures, plumbing, electrical, and door hardware.


• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on building systems and components including physical structures, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.


• Responds to tenant requests regarding lighting, plumbing and other building issues.


• Provide input to the Real Estate Manager on building budget as related to maintenance and repair for the properties to which assigned.
  


• Participate in all workplace safety training and complies with all Welltower safety procedures/practices and utilizes all safety equipment as required. Identifies and immediately mitigates any unsafe conditions/hazards and develops recommendations on how to remove/safeguard the hazard.


• Works with sub-contractors and vendors as needed. Conduct and/or assist in the supervision of all preventative maintenance and scheduled inspections for the building systems for which assigned.

• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of HVAC system testing including and not limited to water treatment chemical testing


• Assist other company departments as requested.


• Assist in responding to after-hours calls and emergency situations and performing tasks necessary for the well-being and protection of the property and occupants.


• May perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel Requirements related to essential functions (frequency, distance, purpose).
  
  
  
  • Must be able to work on-call when needed. Must be able to drive to different site locations and to parts or supply houses. – 5% of the time.
  
  
  
  


• Machines, tools, equipment and electronic devices required in this job, explaining the purpose of each and the percentage of time used.
  
  
  
  • Hand tools, including hand held power tools, used in the repair and maintenance of building components and systems. Associates can expect to use these tools 60%of the time.
  
  
  
  


• Adverse working conditions that an associate in this job would be regularly (80% or more of work time) exposed to in the normal course of the job (extreme noise, weather, hazards, fumes, etc.).
  
  
  
  • Works inside and outside buildings. Works in various weather conditions, with electricity, rotating equipment, heights, various maintenance chemicals, i.e. paints, adhesives, solvents and water treatments.
  
  
  
  


• Physical effort required in performing daily duties, e.g. heavy lifting, bending, climbing, etc.
  
  
  
  • Ability and willingness to climb ladders and scaffolds. Ability to repeated lift and carry heavy loads (up to 50 lbs.).  Ability to squat and/or bend.  Ability to safely operate hand tools.
  
  
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school education or GED required. EPA refrigerant certification or the ability to become certified if required.  Valid drivers’ license. HVAC certification or other Mechanical Trade certifications may be required depending on assigned properties. Meets company MV operator criteria.

LENGTH/KIND OF EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five (5) years hands-on maintenance experience of commercial buildings is required in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems required.


• Prior experience working independently with little or no supervision preferred.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

COMPENSATION 

Salaries may vary by location. The range for this role in Seattle, WA is $32.00 - $40.00/hour plus bonus. Salary determinations are made based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus


• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays


• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program


• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!


• Tuition Assistance Program


• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount


• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options


• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/
  

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower, an S&P 500 company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the transformation of health care infrastructure. The Company invests with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers and health systems to fund the real estate and infrastructure needed to scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness and overall health care experience. Welltower, a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), owns interests in properties concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of seniors housing, post-acute communities and outpatient medical properties. More information is available at www.welltower.com

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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