Building Engineer

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Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We've designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people's lives - and we're in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Overview

This candidate will work on a team to complete preventative maintenance, work orders and inspections as required under the direction of the Chief and Property Management Office. We are looking for a candidate who is dependable, experienced, and can work independently in a fast-paced environment on complex systems covering multiple assets to complete the tasks given in a timely fashion. Must be highly customer-service oriented with prior customer service experience.

The base hourly rate is aligned with market data and is estimated between $37.00 to $39.00 an (hour) with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Work with computer-based Building Management Systems (BMS) computer and other computerized monitoring systems (elevators, fire systems, work orders system, etc.)
• Maintain and operate the following:
• Fire Life Safety Class E system (Fire Command Center); maintain Fire extinguishers and other Fire/Life safety equipment.
• Emergency Generator and Back Up Power supply (UPS).
• HVAC water treatment system-including monitoring and maintain chemical levels in accordance with the system plan. Taking bacterial dipslide tests and recording same, overall water treatment analysis. Entering all info onto digital based cooling tower water plan (Nalco).
• HVAC systems, including Chillers; reciprocating compressors, related centrifugal pumps, motors, balancing valves, low pressure steam control devices.
• Maintain Air Handling units and perform all related maintenance on same. Knowledge of variable/constant volume systems and VAV boxes, exhaust fans and hydronic perimeter heating systems
• Monitor/oversee operation of all Vertical Transportation (VT) equipment, including all elevators and escalators and the vendor who maintains them. Place service calls for & record any VT outages. Maintain timely and accurate reports of VT equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing (restroom flushometers, valves, water fountains, black pipe, copper piping-including soldering/brazing connections).
• Comfortable with minor electrical work, including locating and reset of circuit breakers, replacing electrical solenoid valves, etc. & operate lighting control system.
• Respond to all service calls in a timely fashion, make repairs and follow up where necessary.
• Provide technical support for the buildings or assets and perform regular maintenance inspections.
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Supervise and/or escort contractors.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Chief Engineer, Management.

Qualifications

• 2-3 Years' experience as a full time maintenance technician, engineer in an office or commercial building, facilities environment.
• Able to work in and maintain a professional manner in a highly visible, public environment.
• Must be able to work random shifts on short notice, weekends, and overtime when needed.
• Must be able to work as a team player on the Engineer staff team as well as work alone on shift and be a self-starter.
• Experience with Singu FM or similar Computerized Maintenance Management System is helpful.
• Residential Property Management experience is a plus.
• Licenses Recommended:
• NYC Fire Guard Co of F (F01/F3/F4)
• NYC FLSD Certificate of Fitness (F89) / Supervision Of fuel piping (P98)
• NYC Fire Sprinkler/Standpipe Certificate of Fitness (S12/S13)
• NYC Supervisory Fire Alarm Certificate of Fitness (S95)
• Air Compressor C of F (A35)

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to move freely throughout the property, including moving up and down stairs.

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Must be able to move throughout the property, including up and down ladders and stairwells. May occasionally be exposed to machine noise and inclement weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.


The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving