Building Engineer - Union

BUILDING ENGINEER (SEATTLE, WA)

Come work for one of PSBJ’s Top 100 Best Workplaces in 2023!

ABOUT UNICO PROPERTIES LLC

Unico Properties LLC, a subsidiary of Unico Investment Group LLC, is a commercial real estate investor, developer, and full-service operator focused on office assets in emerging markets throughout the United States.

Since 1953, Unico Properties has created places where people want to be, curating environments that foster the well-being of people and communities. Unico is committed to building and operating sustainable real estate—buildings that protect our planet’s resources and are healthy and productive places to live and work.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

We offer competitive pay and generous benefits, including:

• Two benefit plans to choose from, including company-paid coverage for employees’ medical, dental and vision in full, and for 80% of the premiums for dependents. Optional additional benefits to choose from, including 401k.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption.
• Starting with 3 weeks of flexible paid time off (PTO), which increases with tenure.
• 11 paid holidays off each year.
• 12 hours of paid volunteer time and $200 charitable contribution matching each year.
• Up to $2,000 Education allowance yearly.
• Required licensing and training covered at 100%.

SALARY

This role is a part of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 302, and is paid at $36.37 / hour at the time of hire, pending licenses. 

ABOUT THIS POSITION

As a Building Engineer, you'll help keep things running smoothly and ensure our commercial building portfolio is a top-tier environment for everyone who walks through our doors. You’ll handle everything from preventive maintenance to on-the-spot repairs while responding to tenant requests and work orders.

Plus, you'll play a key role in driving our commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency—helping us lead the way in strategic energy practices. If you’re passionate about problem-solving and making an impact, we want you on our team!

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs general maintenance as directed by preventive maintenance schedule
• Performs specific maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools as directed by work orders including general carpentry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing (may perform these duties with a high-level expertise in one or more areas)
• Performs some special project work for tenants as directed
• Participates in the Engineering on-call schedule
• Interfaces with service partners and contractors in coordination of work and inspection of work
• Drives company vehicle, as needed

ABOUT YOU

Do you have the skills and meet the qualifications below? We want to hear from you!

SKILLS

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively
• Proficient in using computer software programs such as Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems
• General maintenance and carpentry skills
• May have expertise in one or more area of maintenance engineering

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Current driver’s license required
• 1-3 years’ experience in property / building engineering required
• 2-year technical accreditation preferred
• Current CFC card preferred
• Current Boiler license preferred
• Current specialty 07 electrical training card preferred
• Current EPA certification preferred

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position

• Finger Dexterity: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together
• Talking: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Repetitive Motions: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery
• Physical Strength: Work requires occasional lifting of 50-75 lbs. and routine lifting of 25 lbs.; ability to maneuver in confined spaces 10% of the time; ability to perform duties at heights 10% of the time

Mental Activities and Requirements of this Position

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables
• Mathematics Ability: Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two digit numbers; to perform the basic arithmetic operations with money; to perform operations with units such as inch, foot, and yard / ounce and pound
• Language Ability: Ability to use passive vocabulary of 5,000-6,000 words; ability to read at a slow rate; ability to define unfamiliar words in dictionaries for meaning, spelling, and pronunciation

 Unico Properties LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will receive consideration without regards to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

 If the applicant requires accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to careers@unicoprop.com.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vets

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