Building Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Building Engineer in Cambridge, MA to maintain and operate building systems and deliver tenant services. You will monitor HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, respond to requests, and ensure safety procedures are followed.

The role requires hands-on technical skills, strong communication with tenants, and the ability to work across shifts including extended hours or on-call periods when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 2–4 years in maintenance or building engineering.
• HVAC and related technologies training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain building systems for assigned properties.
• Monitor HVAC, electrical, plumbing and energy systems daily.
• Respond to tenant requests and document work orders promptly.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage preventive maintenance.
• Maintain safety, logs and records; work flexible hours as needed.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HVAC certification or training

Tools

Angus

Interwise

Energy Link

Job description

Job Description Summary

Maintain the integrity of all building systems, operate the building in an efficient manner, and perform a variety of tenant services while maintaining positive tenant relations in accordance with the customers established operational and safety procedures.

Job Title

Building Engineer

Essential Functions

• Perform and/or oversee the day-to-day efficient operation, maintenance and repair of all building and site systems for assigned
• properties. Building systems include but are not limited to HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying and fire protection.
• Perform, assist in or oversee the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting and repair or maintenance of complex
• Receive work assignments, plan and/or generate work to be performed and obtain necessary tools, equipment and materials.
• Complete assignments and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Assist in the monitoring of contractors, inspecting work and generating deficiency lists.
• Complete weekly water treatment and testing, review weekly water treatment reports for deficiencies
• Assist more skilled employees with the completion of their mechanical work to learn new skills
• Provide proper care to the assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms. Keep the shop, penthouse equipment rooms and
• common areas clean, organized and safe.
• Follow inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventative maintenance and loss control programs. Coordinate,
• conduct and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion, organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance and loss
• control.
• Daily check of the BMS and site energy monitoring platform to confirm the building is running as efficiently as possible
• Accurately complete tenant requests, repair work and related records for the respective site/buildings as required. Follow
• applicable government / local authority requirements (e.g. Orders of Condition) and other records for assigned properties.
• Regularly inspect all areas of the site/building(s) and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvements and take
• initiative to correct as appropriate.
• Employ service procedures and techniques in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain logs on daily activities and events as required.
• Provide technical support and assist in the training and upgrading of skills of less experienced staff.
• Effectively communicate to the appropriate party/parties the status and activity of building operations and conditions and
• promptly report any potential or existing problems.
• Available for various shifts, to fill in for other staff, and to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure
• adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs as needed. Respond to after hours emergencies such as fire,
• flooding, severe weather (including but not limited to snow and ice removal) power outage and other related situations
• including clean-up activities per on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations.
• Promote and maintain a high standard in the operation of the properties. Promote, establish and maintain positive relations
• with tenants via proactive communication, routine follow-up and a high level of customer service.
• Other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Functions

• Assist in the monitoring and implementation of OSHA requirements.
• May procure vendor/contract prices for mechanical parts, equipment and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements And Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.
• A minimum of 2 to 4 years as a Maintenance Technician / Building Engineer or equivalent field experience required including
• working knowledge of commercial office building systems.
• Comprehensive training and certification in HVAC and other technologies relating to building engineering and/or equivalent job
• related training and experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast paced environment and deal effectively with multiple,
• simultaneous deadlines and projects.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently and effectively set priorities.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety codes and regulations preferred.
• Ability to participate in on-call schedule for after hour calls required. This may include working alternative schedules during oncall period (e.g. 7:00am – 3:30pm or 12:00pm – 8:30pm, etc.)
• Basic skills necessary to operate computer for general day to day work and communications.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing as needed.
• Working knowledge of web based work order systems, such as Angus, Interwise, Energy Link or similar required.
• Demonstrate exemplary tenant relations. Project a positive appearance and attitude at all times.
• Flexibility to work at various properties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools, including but not limited to, a snow
• blower.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record when required.
• License(s) for applicable jurisdiction and equipment as required based on location:
• Refrigeration Trainee’s License
• CFC certification for the type of equipment serviced (Universal Certification preferred)
• 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: $34.85 - $41.00
• C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
• 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 C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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