Building Engineer - Commercial Office

About Cousins Properties:Headquartered in Atlanta, Cousins is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). Cousins has a simple, compelling strategy: Premier urban Sun Belt office portfolio, Disciplined about capital allocation, Best-in-class balance sheet, with Strong local operating platforms. Acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) develops, owns, and manages a 20+ million square foot trophy office portfolio in the high-growth Sun Belt markets of Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Tampa, and Phoenix.Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets, and opportunistic investments. For more information, please visit Summary:The Building Engineer - Commercial Office will be responsible for the hands-on maintenance of building systems for the safe, efficient, and proper operations of all assigned properties. This role will perform repairs and help in the operation, monitoring, and performance of preventative maintenance on building systems as necessary.This position is located in Austin, Texas. This position is on-site. This is not a remote or hybrid position.(For Cousins' internal candidates - this is equivalent to a Grade I Engineer position.)Responsibilities:Electrical SystemsPossess an understanding of A.C. circuits and safety proceduresTrouble-shoot and find short circuits or ground in single or three-phase A.C. circuitsReplace outlets, switches, lighting ballasts, circuit breakers and motor control startersHVAC SystemsPossess an understanding of the refrigeration cycle. Must have passed the test for a universal CFC licenseConduct preventative maintenance of air handling unitsRespond to HVAC calls and make repairs or adjustments as neededTest and adjust chemical treatment levels in water systemPerform daily inspections on chillers. Make adjustments as necessary. Record findings in the chiller log.Replace belts, motors, bearings, actuators, and valves on air handling units and cooling towersAdjust pneumatic or direct digital control (DDC) controllers and actuators for proper operationAdjust set points, start-up and temperature on building energy management systemTrouble-shoot power induction units (PIU) or Fan Powered Terminal Units (FPIU) to determine if operating properlyTrouble-shoot, adjust, and balance pumping systemPlumbing SystemsPossess an understanding of the plumbing systemsRebuild and repair flush valves and faucets.Responsible for the replacement of wax bowel seal, remounting of toilet urinals and lavatories.Responsible for the preventative maintenance of a systems pump.Adjust and service pressure-reducing valvesLife Safety SystemsPossess an understanding of the operation of the property’s life safety systemsIdentify and respond to fire alarm and trouble calls. Properly enable and disable points.Conduct a weekly inspection of Emergency Generator and Fire Pump and record results in log. Make recommendations for outside service as appropriate.Miscellaneous SystemsRepair and replace door closures, door hardware and door operatorsAdjust and repair security systemsPossess an understanding of mechanical drawings and wiring diagramsThe above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.Required or Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:A minimum of 6 years of experience in the building maintenance industry and/or a certified and credited trade school degree in HVAC, electronic, or other industry related trade requiredHigh School Diploma or GED requiredMust be knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of the following tools: ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, voltmeter, manual drain auger, plumber’s helper, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguisherExtensive knowledge in Chiller and Boiler operations is required. Must be able to operate heavy equipment such as chillers, generators, switchgear, pumps, air handling units etc.Must have excellent organizational and problem-solving skillsMust possess excellent customer service skillsMust be a team player, able to work outside the core business hours when needed and willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position.Must possess strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of operations.Must be a self-starter and able to work well with minimal supervision.Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.Must be available for overtime and/or on call outside your normal working hours.Responsiveness – Need to perform responsibilities with an acute sense of urgency to meet the needs of others; respond to solve problems; willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this positionIntegrity - Demonstrate sound business ethics; consistently comply with organizational values; protect confidential informationCustomer Service – Demonstrate optimum customer service delivery while performing all job functionsCommunication - Able to clearly express ideas; present verbal information in a straightforward manner; ask questions in order to open channels of communication; listen to understand perspective of othersPhysical Demands:Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in lengthMust be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning and repair/maintenance tasksMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basisRequires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, handling objects, reaching with hands and arms, talking, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuityCousins is an equal opportunity employer where employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and aptitude. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cousins Employees LLC