Building Engineer

Avison Young•Burlington, MA

5d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization. At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people. If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the candidate will work to complete preventative maintenance, work orders and inspections as required. This is a client-facing position. We are looking for a candidate who is dependable, experienced and can work independently in a fast-paced environment on complex systems to complete the tasks given in a timely fashion.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial building maintenance
Massachusetts driver’s license and clean driving record
Must have own hand tools
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must have reliable transportation
High School diploma or equivalent required
Ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications
Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
Self-motivated, proactive, organized, ability to work independently and as a team
Ability to pass a background check and drug test

Responsibilities

Work with computer-based Building Management Systems (BMS) computer and other computerized monitoring systems (elevators, fire systems, work orders system, etc.)
Perform light building repairs – carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, ceramic tile
Perform daily inspections of mechanical rooms, office and kitchen spaces
Working knowledge of heat – Electric boilers, electrical baseboards, Heat pumps cooling tower
HVAC – working knowledge of heat pumps, fans, computer controls
Snow removal – as needed
Respond to occupant requests and needs and coordinates with Property Management Team to assist in resolving issues
Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance and standards established in the service agreement are being met
Responsible for facilitating maintenance with vendors and construction crews
Document repairs on work orders
Maintain accurate and pertinent information as required
Establish and maintain positive relationships with, client, tenants, vendors, and construction workers
Be on call as directed by Chief Engineer: rotating schedule one week per month for night and weekend coverage
Open, read and respond to company emails
Attend meetings as directed
Supervise and/or escort contractors
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Chief Engineer, Management, or Client