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Utility Engineer, Building Maintenance

Douglas Emmett • Los Angeles, CA • Posted 5 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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The Utility Engineer for Building Maintenance at Douglas Emmett is responsible for responding to tenant service requests, completing work orders, changing light bulbs and tubes, assisting with inspections of lighting, sprinkler systems, fire prevention systems, and fire extinguishers, and making recommendations for repairs and improvements to the property. This role requires 1-3 years of related experience in office building operations, strong communication skills, and basic computer skills. No direct supervisory responsibilities are involved.

Responsibilities

Respond to tenant service request and complete work orders in a timely and professional matter.
Change ballast, light bulbs and light tubes as needed.
Assist Chief Engineer with inspection of all common area lighting, sprinkler systems, fire prevention systems and fire extinguishers regularly.
Be familiar with the operation and maintenance requirements of all equipment.
Make recommendations to the Chief Engineer and Property Manager for needed repairs and improvements to the property.
Assist Chief Engineer and Property Manager with special projects as needed.
Exercise good judgement and professional demeanor interacting with building management, tenants, and vendors.

Qualifications

Required

1-3 years of related experience in office building operations.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Basic computer skills, particularly with Word and Excel.
Ability to exercise good judgment and professional demeanor interacting with building management, tenants and vendors.
Team player attitude.
Projects a professional image by meeting all dress code standards. Uniform to be provided.

Full Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL OPERATIONS

Respond to tenant service request and complete work orders in a timely and professional matter.
Change ballast, light bulbs and light tubes as needed.
Assist Chief Engineer with inspection of all common area lighting, sprinkler systems, fire prevention systems and fire extinguishers regularly.
Be familiar with the operation and maintenance requirements of all equipment.
Make recommendations to the Chief Engineer and Property Manager for needed repairs and improvements to the property.
Assist Chief Engineer and Property Manager with special projects as needed.
Ability to exercise good judgement and professional demeanor interacting with building management, tenants, and vendors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

TECHNICAL PREREQUISITES

1-3 years of related experience in office building operations.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Basic computer skills, particularly with Word and Excel.
Projects a professional image by meeting all dress code standards. Uniform to be provided.
Ability to exercise good judgment and professional demeanor interacting with building management, tenants and vendors. Team player attitude.

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Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.

The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.\r\n\r\nThe Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.

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