Job Title

Building Engineer

Job Description Summary

Responsible person reports to building Chief Engineer and assists with the operation troubleshooting, diagnostics, housekeeping, and repairs on commercial buildings, industrial systems and maintenance equipment for assigned properties/facilities.

Job Description

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include: All commercial high rise building operations equipment.

• Clean, lubricate, and service a wide variety of pumps, valves, pneumatic controls, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic devices

• Assist with installation and modification of building equipment and systems

• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and make recommendations to upgrade maintenance operations and/or implement savings opportunities

• Possess competent knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in commercial facility maintenance

• Respond immediately to emergency situations and customer service requests as assigned.

• Inspect buildings, grounds, 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 carpentry and snow removal when necessary

• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits

• 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

• Initiative

• Flexibility

• Multi-Tasking

• Sense of Urgency

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Proper timekeeping

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of related experience in a commercial high rise property setting.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical, vocational or on-the-job training in at least one of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, process controls, mechanical power transmissions.

• 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 without relief 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 environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

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.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

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.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ 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.

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.