Building Engineer II

Cushman & Wakefield•Greenwood Village, CO

3d•$33 - $38

About The Position

The Building Engineer II supports the operation, maintenance, and reliability of building systems, with a primary focus on HVAC and mechanical equipment. The role is intended for a technician with commercial HVAC experience who wants to develop expertise in building automation, controls, central plant operations, and facility engineering. It is part of a structured development program offering a pathway to possible promotion to Building Engineer III (Senior Building Engineer) based on demonstrated technical competency, facility ownership, leadership, and independent troubleshooting of complex systems. The position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on commercial HVAC systems; troubleshoots equipment such as air handling units, rooftop units, VAV systems, split systems, heat pumps, and fans; and responds to occupant comfort concerns. It also supports mechanical equipment and hydronic systems, monitors building conditions through building automation systems, assists with control-system troubleshooting, and completes work orders and preventive maintenance assignments using CMMS software. The engineer coordinates with contractors and service providers, participates in emergency response and an on-call rotation, and follows company safety policies. The role may involve work in mechanical rooms, on rooftops, and in industrial environments. Cushman & Wakefield states that eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Compensation is listed as $32.67–$38.43; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
At least 3 years of commercial HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and controls.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control schematics.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work independently and prioritize workload effectively.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Ability to work in mechanical rooms, on rooftops, and in industrial environments.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or technical degree in HVAC, Mechanical Systems, or a related field.
Experience with chillers.
Experience with cooling towers.
Experience with hydronic systems.
Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Experience with Direct Digital Controls (DDC).
Experience with pneumatic control systems.
Experience with water treatment programs.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on commercial HVAC systems.
Troubleshoot and repair air handling units (AHUs), rooftop units (RTUs), variable air volume (VAV) systems, split systems, heat pumps, and exhaust and supply fan systems.
Respond to occupant comfort concerns and identify root causes of system issues.
Assist with seasonal startup and shutdown activities.
Maintain pumps, motors, valves, belts, bearings, and associated mechanical equipment.
Support the operation of chilled water and hydronic systems.
Perform routine inspections of mechanical rooms and critical equipment.
Identify equipment deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
Use building automation systems (BAS) to monitor equipment performance and building conditions.
Respond to alarms and assist in troubleshooting building control systems.
Support maintenance and troubleshooting of Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, and develop proficiency in advanced controls and system optimization.
Complete work orders and preventive maintenance assignments using CMMS software.
Coordinate activities with outside contractors and service providers.
Participate in emergency response activities and provide after-hours support as needed.
Maintain a safe work environment and comply with company safety policies and procedures.
Participate in an on-call rotation.
Develop proficiency in chiller operations and troubleshooting, cooling tower operations and maintenance, water treatment, BAS, advanced DDC troubleshooting, pneumatic controls, hydronic and central plant operations, energy efficiency, system optimization, vendor coordination, and project support.