HVAC Building Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield • McLean, VA

3d • $31 - $36

About The Position

The HVAC Technician is responsible for the proper Operation and maintenance of all mechanical systems and equipment. This includes but is not limited to: chillers, cooling towers, fans, pumps, heat exchangers, ancillary support equipment, water treatment, controls and BMS/EMS.

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.
• Will routinely be required to bend, reach and hold awkward positions for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and lift and transport equipment in excess of 200 lbs., with others
• Observant which requires seeing, hearing, and smelling
• Must be physically able to work alone, climb consecutive sets of stairs, and work off ladders, staging, lifts, etc
• Work in confined spaces, stoops, and bends for long periods of time, and works on hands and knees and other uncomfortable positions for extended periods
• Routinely walks to and from various buildings carrying tools, equipment, and other essentials to the job site.

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 ¡n 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.
• Ability to work in a team or with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work various shifts, including nights and weekends

Benefits

• Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed