Building Engineer (USA)

Avison Young • Orlando, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Avison Young is seeking an experienced Building Engineer to report to the Property Manager on building and property operations for a portfolio of office, industrial, and retail properties in the greater Orlando area. The position provides assistance and support with repairing, maintaining, and installing mechanical equipment, machines, tools, and equipment, as well as maintaining buildings, grounds, and utility systems at commercial real estate properties.

The engineer supports continuous property operations through equipment and utility-system maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, inventory management, safety and hazard-communication practices, and responding to work orders. Some travel may be required. Regular and predictable attendance at the company’s place of business during scheduled work hours is an essential function, subject to applicable laws. The position may periodically require on-call and overtime duties as outlined by the Chief Engineer. Working knowledge of Building Automation Controls is preferred.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers and clients.
• Basic knowledge of machinery, electrical, plumbing, and painting disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and drawings and follow detailed written instructions and technical-manual procedures.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals across units of measure.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, dependable, responsible, flexible, and professional.
• Journeyman-level license or acceptable equivalent skill level across mechanical and control systems, including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.
• Refrigerant certification.
• State, provincial, or local municipal licenses may be required.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear regularly; sit and reach frequently; and climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and move freely throughout the property, including stairs, ladders, and stairwells.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Building Automation Controls.
• A 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Grade Engineer License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and install machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous operations.
• Perform maintenance activities on utility systems to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
• Assist with the ongoing preventive maintenance program alongside engineering and maintenance staff.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Identify low department inventory levels and maintain inventory, including proper storage and knowledge of use.
• Assist with compliance with the Hazard Communication Program, including MSDS, labeling, storing, and handling of materials.
• Assist in identifying safety procedures, equipment, and protective clothing requirements.
• Respond to work orders as directed by management.
• Assist in applying key control policies and procedures.
• Periodically perform on-call and overtime duties as outlined by the Chief Engineer.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance at the company’s place of business during scheduled work hours, subject to applicable laws.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with generous employer match and immediate vesting.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of tenure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary critical illness and accident coverage.
• Healthcare, dependent care, commuter, and transit pre-tax benefits.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Competitive paid vacation days.
• Two personal/wellness days.
• Paid holidays plus two floating holidays.
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree