Lead Building Operations Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks an Assistant Chief Operating Engineer to manage daily operations of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at a commercial property. The role may involve supervising staff and coordinating with contractors to ensure reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in operating building systems, relevant licenses, and EPA 608 refrigerant certification. On-site work may require overtime and travel between properties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent; apprenticeship/trade schooling preferred.
• Valid trade license such as Journeyman or Master Electrician; EPA 608 refrigerant certification.
• Must have basic computing skills (Outlook/Excel/Word) and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in the facility.
• Supervise maintenance staff when applicable and coordinate tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance: replace filters, lubricate motors, change lamps/ballasts, inspect belts, bearings, shafts.
• Develop and update maintenance procedures; coordinate with contractors.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Communication Proficiency

Organization Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving/Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice program or trade school

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield seeks an Assistant Chief Operating Engineer to manage daily operations of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at a commercial property. The role may involve supervising staff and coordinating with contractors to ensure reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in operating building systems, relevant licenses, and EPA 608 refrigerant certification. On-site work may require overtime and travel between properties.