HVAC Building Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield•McLean, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical systems and equipment, including but not limited to chillers, cooling towers, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, ancillary support equipment, water treatment, controls, and BMS/EMS. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs, conducting building tours, maintaining equipment logs, and reporting deficiencies for corrective action. The technician will respond to HVAC trouble calls, troubleshoot systems to meet operational and comfort needs, and be proficient in BMS/EMS functionality and sequences. They will collaborate with engineers, contractors, and consultants to evaluate building system operations, troubleshoot HVAC equipment and controls, and perform necessary repairs. The position requires ongoing maintenance as part of the facilities' preventive maintenance program, assisting other tradesmen, and performing emergency repairs. Adherence to established HVAC work order preventive maintenance schedules and completion of work in accordance with C&W Services Business Systems Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions are essential. Additionally, the role involves creating and maintaining operational SOPs for site-specific equipment and systems. The ability to work in a team or with minimal supervision is required, as is the flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

Minimum of two to five years in a commercial building with field experience in performing preventive maintenance.
Must be licenses in EPA Universal and Freon reclaim and OSHA certification.
Education or training in HVAC, and controls.
Knowledge of HVAC and components.
Able to work independently and take initiative when necessary as well as capable of working as a member of a team and in conjunction with other trades.
Must be able to work in a team environment and have excellent customer service skills.
Prior history with preventive maintenance and ability to operate a variety of tools and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs to all mechanical equipment and systems.
Conduct building tours, maintain equipment loss, and report deficiencies for corrective action.
Respond to all HVAC trouble calls and troubleshoot the systems to meet the operational and comfort needs of the building(s) occupants, where applicable.
Be proficient in the functionality of the BMS/EMS and understand the sequences required for proper building, equipment and system operations.
Work with engineers, contractors and consultants in evaluating the proper operation of the building systems.
Troubleshoot HVAC equipment and controls to determine problems and perform necessary repairs.
Maintain HVAC equipment on an ongoing basis as part of the facilities preventive maintenance program.
Perform other related duties as assigned, assisting other tradesmen, and emergency repairs.
Adhere to established HVAC work order preventive maintenance schedule.
Completes work in accordance with C&W Services Business Systems Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.
Create and maintain all operational SOPs for site specific equipment and systems.