Mobile Building Engineer

Mobile Building Engineer

The position involves maintaining and repairing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building mechanical systems to ensure maximum efficiency of building systems. The role requires expertise in various types of heating and air conditioning plants and associated equipment, along with a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

This is a non-supervisory/hourly/non-exempt role.

Ensure ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, lighting, and other installed systems, equipment, and other components.

Maintain, operate, and repair all HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical distribution equipment, plumbing systems, building interior/exterior repair, and related grounds as it pertains to assigned client buildings.

Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on as-found conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations.

Respond effectively to all emergencies. May require light travel during emergency events.

Operation, maintenance, and repair of all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.

Maintain stock and inventory control.

Recommend improvements to the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis.

Ensure the management team is informed of current building operations by compiling and submitting monthly reports.

Study and become familiar with the various items of equipment for assigned client locations, and the methods required to use them properly to ensure required ongoing daily client activities. To include building automation systems, fire/life safety systems, and any other building-related equipment as needed.

Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them or use the correct PPE in performing the task needed.

Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and practicing safe work habits.

Respond effectively to all emergencies. May require light travel during emergency events.

Must maintain all Federal, State, or Local licenses required for locations assigned.

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 during all working hours.

Communication Proficiency (oral and written)

Organization Skills

Technical Proficiency

Problem Solving/Analysis

Sense of Urgency

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required. Graduate of an apprentice program or trade school preferred.

Minimum of four (4) years of technical experience in all aspects of building engineering with a strong background in technical aspects of HVAC equipment and systems, plumbing, electrical, equipment repair and maintenance, and overall system design and application as referenced above.

Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Based on location appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required.

Possess a valid "Universal" level certification for CFC and HFC-based refrigerants (EPA Section 608); to service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release.

Experience in operation, maintenance, and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, gas lines, water systems, and the like.

Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.

Thorough knowledge of all building systems operations, maintenance, and repair.

Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with tenants, clients, and vendors.

Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word, including proficiency in the operation of smartphone and/or iPad/tablet, uploading.pdf files, and documents. Working knowledge of Computerized maintenance Management Systems.

This job operates in a professional office or commercial building environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Work could any combination of:

Ability to perform work wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if required

May require regular travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

Considerable physical activity. Ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders), and safely install rigging/lifting devices. Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine. May involve movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work. Should maintain the ability to speak clearly so others can understand you as well as the ability to read and understand the information presented orally and in writing.

Most schedules work typical business hours based on location assigned.

Based on client need, the role could be scheduled as the only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or on-call duties and over time.

Must be willing and able to support after-hours/weekends building-related activity as required. The role may be assigned and must be able to respond to client callbacks for regular repair and/or emergencies events.

Based on location assigned, schedules could be assigned as first, second or third shift schedules assigned.

All offers of employment are contingent upon:

Legal Documentation establishing identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the US/United States Citizenship

Drug Testing

Criminal background check

Clean DMV record (for related driving roles)

Education verification

Reference checks

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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: $29.75 - $35.00

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

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