Building Engineer - Commercial Office (Dallas, TX)

Cousins Properties Incorporated • Dallas, TX

313d • Onsite

About The Position

Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Atlanta. The company primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. This position is located at Sherry Lane in Dallas, TX, and is on-site. It is not a remote or hybrid position. The role is equivalent to a Grade II Engineer position for internal candidates.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in building maintenance industry and/or a certified and credited trade school degree in HVAC, electronic, or other industry related trade required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of tools: ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, voltmeter, manual drain auger, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguisher.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as chillers, generators, switchgear, pumps, air handling units.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of operations.
• Self-starter and able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Availability for shift or weekend assignment.

Responsibilities

• Possess a trained and working knowledge of A.C. circuits and safety procedures.
• Possess a trained and working knowledge of the procedures for resetting of breakers.
• Possess a trained and working knowledge of outlet, switch, lighting ballast, and circuit breakers.
• Possess a trained and working knowledge of basic refrigeration cycle.
• Possess a trained and working knowledge of DDC devices found in a commercial office building.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance of an AHU.
• Respond to HVAC calls; determine if repair is needed in a timely manner.
• Test & make minor adjustment to chemical treatment levels in water system.
• Perform daily inspections and log of a chiller and report anything out of range.
• Replace belts, motor, bearings, actuators, and valves.
• Troubleshoot and repair field devices such as a power induction unit, variable volume units (PIU/VAV).
• Involved with set point adjustments with the buildings energy management system.
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments and repairs to the pumping system.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on plumbing systems.
• Rebuild and repair flush valves and faucets.
• Inspect and replace wax bowl seal and remounting of toilet and urinals when needed.
• Perform required operations on the buildings life safety systems.
• Identify and respond to fire alarm and troubles in a timely manner.
• Conduct and log a weekly inspection of Emergency Generator and Fire Pumps.
• Repair and replace door closures & minor door hardware as needed.
• Read and record tenant utility meters.
• Responsible for remedial tasks such as painting, cleaning, and unclogging toilets or drains.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: High school or GED