Building Engineer - Commercial Office (Tempe, AZ)

Cousins Properties Incorporated • Tempe, AZ

318d • 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 in Tempe, AZ, and is on-site, not remote or hybrid. The Building Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of various systems within commercial office buildings, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and life safety systems.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in the 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.
• Must be knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of tools such as ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, voltmeter, manual drain auger, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguisher.
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment such as chillers, generators, switchgear, pumps, air handling units, etc.
• Must have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must be a team player, able to work outside the core business hours when needed.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of operations.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be available for shift or weekend assignments.

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 breakers.
• Possess a trained and working knowledge of outlet, switch, lighting ballast, and circuit breakers.
• Possess a trained and working knowledge of the basic refrigeration cycle.
• Possess a trained and working knowledge of DDC devices found in a commercial office building.
• Responsible for minor preventative maintenance of an AHU.
• Respond to HVAC calls; determine if repair is needed promptly.
• Test & make minor adjustments to chemical treatment levels in the water system.
• Perform daily inspections and logs of a chiller and report anything out of range.
• Replace belts, motors, bearings, actuators, and valves.
• Possess a trained and working knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and repair field devices such as a power induction unit, variable volume units (PIU/VAV) and similar diverse types found in a commercial building.
• Will be involved with set point adjustments with the building's 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.
• Responsible for inspecting and replacing wax bowl seals and remounting toilets and urinals when needed.
• Responsible for minor preventative maintenance of a systems pump.
• Adjust and service pressure-reducing valves.
• Perform required operations on the building's life safety systems.
• Identify and respond to fire alarms and troubles promptly, properly enable and disable points.
• Conduct and log a weekly inspection of Emergency generators and Fire Pumps.
• Repair and replace door closures & minor door hardware as needed.
• Responsible for minor adjustments and repair of security systems.
• Read and record tenant utility meters.
• Understanding of mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Responsible for remedial tasks such as painting, cleaning, and unclogging toilets, or drains.

What This Job Offers

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