Engineer, Building

Cantor Fitzgerald • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Responsible for building operations, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing—or arranging for repairs of—all building operating systems on site. The engineer will be part of a team and must have reliable transportation. This is a second-shift position from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The role includes preventative maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, as well as general building maintenance. The engineer responds to tenant requests involving safety, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and environmental needs; maintains maintenance and work-order records; coordinates approvals for work requiring outside contractors; and performs assigned work to support tenant safety and continuous site operations. The engineer must follow site operating procedures and assist with snow and ice clearing operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Required first-class building engineer’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions.
• Proficient computer and email skills.
• Ability to complete required safety classes that pertain to specific job duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, or arrange repairs for building operating systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and necessary maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Know the location and operation of building mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety, fire protection, and security systems, and respond to unusual conditions.
• Conduct periodic preventative maintenance, including lubrication, adjustment, cleaning, replacement of consumable parts, and equipment testing.
• Maintain boilers, chillers, air handling units, recirculating air systems, water pumping systems, cooling plants, and plumbing system components.
• Perform general building maintenance as needed.
• Respond to tenant requests involving safety, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and environmental needs through personal contact and work-order systems.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs and records, including work-order details.
• Coordinate contractor, tenant, and management approvals for work orders requiring outside contractors.
• Perform assigned work to ensure tenant safety and continuous site operation.
• Follow written operating procedures associated with the site.
• Assist with snow and ice clearing, including coordinating plowing and salting by outside vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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