Job Title

Building Engineer

Job Description Summary

Responsible to ensure the proper efficient operations and maintenance of the mechanical electrical and plumbing systems for the assigned facility. The performance of all necessary maintenance and operational tasks are developed to assure maximum life and reliability of all mechanical/ electrical/plumbing systems.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform and/or oversee the day-to-day efficient operation, maintenance and repair of all building and site systems for assigned properties.   Building systems include but are not limited to HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying and fire protection

• Perform and/or oversee the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting and repair or maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment independently

• Receive work assignments, plan and/or generate work to be performed and obtain necessary tools, equipment and materials.  Complete assignments and paperwork in a timely manner

• Oversee and/or assist Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting of building systems as needed

• Assist in the monitoring of contractors, inspecting work and generating deficiency lists

• Provide proper care to the assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms.  Keep the shop, penthouse equipment rooms and common areas clean, organized and safe

• Follow and/or oversee inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventive maintenance and loss control programs. Coordinate, conduct and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion, organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance and loss control

• Accurately complete tenant requests, repair work and related records for the respective site/buildings as required.  Follow applicable government / local authority requirements (e.g. Orders of Condition) and other records for assigned properties

• Regularly inspect all areas of the site/building(s) and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvements and take initiative to correct as appropriate

• Employ service procedures and techniques in accordance with established procedures

• Maintain logs on daily activities and events as required

• Provide technical support to the Lead and Chief Engineer.  Assist in the technical training of less experienced staff

• Effectively communicate to the appropriate party/parties the status and activity of building operations and conditions and promptly report any potential or existing problems

• Available for various shifts, to fill in for other staff, and to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs as needed. Respond to after-hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including but not limited to snow and ice removal) power outage and other related situations including clean-up activities per on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations

• Promote and maintain a high standard in the operation and appearance of the properties.  Promote, establish and maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication, routine follow-up and a high level of customer service

• Assist in the monitoring and implementation of OSHA requirements

• May procure vendor/contract prices for mechanical parts, equipment and tools

IMPORTANT EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of related experience in a commercial property setting

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.

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 candidateâ™s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $40.00 - $40.00 C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmativeâ‹ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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