Building Engineer (Commercial real estate) in Chestertown, Maryland at Thomas Park

About Thomas Park

Thomas Park is a full-service commercial real estate firm offering alternative investment strategies and third-party commercial real estate services.

About the Role

The Building Engineer is responsible for providing reliable, professional, and cost-effective maintenance support across multiple Thomas Park–managed properties. This role focuses on ensuring building systems operate smoothly, addressing maintenance needs promptly, and delivering a high level of service to tenants and property stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

Maintenance of Systems

· Maintain, test, and replace parts and components in plumbing, electrical, and heating systems.

· Implement the company’s Preventive Maintenance Program.

· Check boiler/HVAC components daily, read gauges for proper levels, and notify the Manager of any malfunctions.

· Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure system efficiency.

Facility and Grounds Management

· Evaluate and maintain facility and grounds, meeting operational standards.

· Preserve and enhance curb appeal, including property conditions and appearance.

· Maintain cleanliness and organization in areas such as the shop, boiler room, trash room, and storage areas.

Safety and Standards

· Uphold fire and safety standards for all areas of the facility and grounds.

· Be on-call after hours and weekends to address emergencies promptly.

Tenant Service

· Handle tenant service requests within the prescribed timetable set by the Manager.

Expenditure Control

· Assist the Manager in controlling maintenance expenditures.

Supervision and Reporting

· Supervise all service providers to ensure the quality of work and promptly report any issues to the Manager.

· Report the arrival and departure times of all service providers to the Manager.

Attendance and Physical Demands

· Maintain excellent attendance.

· Fulfill certain physical demands, such as lifting up to 50 lbs., required for the essential functions of the position.

Experience

· Possess a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in building maintenance and operations.

· Demonstrated expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting building services

· Experience in supervising service providers, ensuring quality work, and addressing issues promptly.

· Familiarity with controlling maintenance expenditures and optimizing cost-efficient solutions.

· Proficient in routine preventive maintenance and handling tenant service requests.

Qualities

· Ability to analyze and problem-solve.

· Attention to detail.

· Proactive approach.

· High-level of communication

· Be a team-player!

· Be flexible and adaptable to changes.