On-Site Facilities Engineer & Ops Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Chief Operating Engineer to oversee daily operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at a commercial property. This role often operates solo on-site and may supervise maintenance staff as needed, ensuring reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical proficiency, 5+ years in building operations, relevant licenses, and experience with energy management systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; apprenticeship/trade school preferred.
• 5+ years of related trade experience in operating mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Appropriate licenses/permits for trade as required (Journeyman/Master Electrician, etc.).
• EPA 608 Universal certification for CFC/HFC refrigerants or equivalent.
• Proficient in basic computing (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and maintenance of MEP systems for the buildings.
• Supervise maintenance staff when applicable and monitor activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on equipment and systems.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate maintenance with outside contractors and technicians.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Organization Skills

Technical Proficiency

Decision Making

Problem Solving/Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Apprentice program or trade school preferred

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Chief Operating Engineer to oversee daily operations and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at a commercial property. This role often operates solo on-site and may supervise maintenance staff as needed, ensuring reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical proficiency, 5+ years in building operations, relevant licenses, and experience with energy management systems.