Operating Engineer

Overview

Ensures efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for assigned properties.

Key Responsibilities

• hvac maintenance
• plumbing repairs
• fire inspections
• emergency response
• equipment monitoring
• reporting

Tasks

-Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs, adjustments and installations about the property -Check for properly operating emergency exit signs and lights and ensure free and clear access to emergency stairs and exits. Perform additional fire and life safety inspections as per NFPA and local jurisdiction, C&W standards, building protocol and as directed by superiors and property management -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 -Verify field conditions and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments -Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits -Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures (water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.) -Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually -Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns -Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work -Monitor and adjust all mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers, and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the buildings -Document and report activities to supervisor -Maintain heating equipment, chillers (air and/ or water cooled), DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems, etc. -Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pump(s), sump pump(s), and ejector pumps. Replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage, verify rooms are clean and clear of obstructions and debris -Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC/HVAC-R requirements of the building(s) -Perform preventive maintenance duties including changing filters, cleaning coils, flushing condensers, punching tubes, greasing fan, pump and motor bearings as required, inspecting and adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning pulleys and shafts, monitor condenser, chilled, heating and secondary water chemical treatment and its associated feed equipment, clean and maintain cooling towers, and perform annual inspections and other scheduled routines as directed

Requirements

• 5+ years
• hvac
• refrigeration
• outlook
• journeyman
• urgency

What You Bring

-5+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting -Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator, etc.) -Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics -Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair. -Sense of Urgency -Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing -Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks (where applicable) -Graduate of apprentice program or trade school preferred -Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word -Technical Proficiency -High School Diploma of GED Equivalent -Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you -May be required to have certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements -This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions. -Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc. -Must have 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

People Also Searched For

About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

Sector Specialisms