Building Engineer

Job Title

Building Engineer

Job Description Summary

Responsible to make repairs and maintain HVAC building assets according to schedules. Other tasks outside of the industry are a need based on a Building Engineering guideline.

Job Description

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings systems to include plumbing systems, electrical systems, data centers, general maintenance repairs and mainly a focus on HVAC systems.
• Service a wide variety of pumps, valves, pneumatic systems, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic devices.
• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment
• Replace and repair building finishes such as ceiling tiles, door hardware, flooring and equipment.

Good understanding of Building Automation Systems and CMMS is preferred.

Experience with chillers, heat exchangers, water treatment, cooling towers amongst other equipment is a plus.

• Possess competent knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in facility
• Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned during or after normal business hours
• Inspect buildings and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, preventative maintenance, etc.
• Maintain and operate fire and life safety systems such as Fire alarm systems, fire pumps and related fire protection system equipment as assigned.
• Perform snow removal depending on weather.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits

Be part of the on-call rotation that changes weekly.
• Ability to use technology such as smart phones, tablets, computers, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc.
• Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually
• Comply with C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance while on the property at times other than working hours

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Proficiency with mechanical mindset
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Multi-Tasking
• Sense of Urgency
• HVAC license is a must (refrigeration, stationary engineer, etc.)
• SMT certification a plus

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE:
• 5+ years of related experience in a commercial property setting

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
• Technical or vocational training in HVAC systems
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (commercial license may be required) and good driving record with periodic checks
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word

May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time. When responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or stand-by on-call duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment. Learning how to tackle each task could be simple and others will require proper planning. Our mission is to perform with minimal disruption.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 10% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction. At times lifting or being in uncomfortable physical positions is part of the trade.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $35.70 - $42.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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