Local 10 Mobile Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield•Lorton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the ongoing preventive maintenance and repair of facility mechanical, electrical, lighting, and other installed systems, equipment, and components. The engineer will maintain, operate, and repair HVAC systems, electrical distribution equipment, plumbing systems, and perform interior/exterior building repairs. This includes performing major repairs on HVAC and plumbing systems, electrical work such as conduit bending and panel maintenance, and conducting facility inspections. The position requires responding effectively to all emergencies and may involve light travel. The engineer will also be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, air compressors, water systems, electrical motors, elevators (unless serviced by specialists), and building automation systems. Additionally, responsibilities include maintaining sanitary sewer systems, trash compactors, kitchen equipment, stock inventory, and recommending improvements to the preventive maintenance program. The engineer must stay informed about building operations through monthly reports and understand the proper use of various equipment, including building automation and fire/life safety systems. Safety is paramount, requiring recognition of hazards, use of PPE, and compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. Maintaining required Federal, State, or Local licenses and completing C&W Safety Training are mandatory. A clean appearance and compliance with the C&W Uniform Dress Code are expected. General maintenance tasks may include repairs on toilet facilities, registers, radiators, lighting, ceiling tiles, furniture, floors, door hardware, and floor maintenance equipment. Painting in equipment rooms and cooling towers, assisting with HVAC filter replacement, cleaning mechanical spaces, and miscellaneous handyman work using hand tools are also part of the role. The engineer must maintain all required licenses and perform other operational tasks typical of a Building Engineer.

Requirements

Minimum of four (4) years of technical experience in all aspects of building engineering with a strong background in technical aspects of HVAC equipment and systems, plumbing, electrical, equipment repair and maintenance, and overall system design and application.
Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Based on location appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e., Journeyman or Master Electrician License, City License, Operators License, Steam Engineers License, etc.
Possess a valid “Universal” level certification for CFC and HFC-based refrigerants (EPA Section 608); to service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release
Experience in operation, maintenance, and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, gas lines, water systems, and the like.
Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
Thorough knowledge of all building systems operations, maintenance, and repair.
Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with tenants, clients, and vendors.
Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word, including proficiency in the operation of smartphone and/or iPad/tablet, uploading .pdf files, and documents, and logging into conference meetings (e.g., BlueJeans, Teams Meetings, Zoom).
Considerable physical activity. Ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders), and safely install rigging/lifting devices.
Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.
May involve movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work.
Should maintain the ability to speak clearly so others can understand you as week as the ability to read and understand the information presented orally and in writing.
Vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics.
Hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Must be willing and able to support after-hours/weekends building-related activity as required.
The role may be assigned and must be able to respond to client callbacks for regular repair and/or emergencies events.
Legal Documentation establishing identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the US/United States Citizenship
Drug Testing
Criminal background check
Clean DMV record (for related driving roles)
Education verification
Reference checks

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an apprentice program or trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, lighting, and other installed systems, equipment, and other components.
Maintain, operate, and repair all HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical distribution equipment, plumbing systems, building interior/exterior repair, and related grounds as it pertains to assigned client buildings.
Performs major HVAC repairs including compressor replacement, condenser replacement, evaporator coil replacement, condenser coil replacement, etc.
Performs major plumbing replacements including domestic water piping, steam trap repairs, sewage line repairs, bathroom fixture repairs, etc.
Perform electrical repairs including running and bending conduit piping, pulling cables, performing electrical panel maintenance, electric motor maintenance, and predictive maintenance using a megar on said motors and compressors.
Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on as-found conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations.
Respond effectively to all emergencies. May require light travel during emergency events.
Operation, maintenance, and repair of all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
Operation, maintenance, and repair of refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, and float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature, and air conditioning systems in their entirety.
Operation, maintenance, and repair of pumps handling water or other secondary refrigerating liquids together with all valves, appurtenances, and lines used in the system.
Operation, maintenance, and repair of air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control.
Operation, maintenance, and repair of water filters, softeners, piping, and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls, including all supply lines, drains, water lines, control devices, and sprinkler systems.
Operation, maintenance, and repair of all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors, and fans.
Maintenance of elevators except where this type of equipment is serviced and maintained by specialized contractors.
Operation, maintenance, and repair of building automation systems for HVAC, including consoles, data gathering panels, remote sensors, and indicating devices.
Operation, maintenance, and repair of sanitary sewer systems, and sump pumps including basins, water closets, urinals, and piping.
Maintenance and repair of trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
Maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment excluding tenant-owned equipment.
Maintain stock and inventory control.
Recommend improvements to the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis.
Ensure the management team is informed of current building operations by compiling and submitting monthly reports.
Study and become familiar with the various items of equipment for assigned client locations, and the methods required to use them properly to ensure required ongoing daily client activities. To include building automation systems, fire/life safety systems, and any other building-related equipment as needed.
Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them or use the correct PPE in performing the task needed.
Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and practicing safe work habits.
Must maintain all Federal, State, or Local licenses required for locations assigned.
Complete all required C&W Safety Training as scheduled annually.
Comply with C&W Uniform Dress Code while working and maintain a neat and clean appearance during all working hours.
General Maintenance may include but is not limited to: a) Repairs on toilet facilities including soap dispensers. b) Repairs on registers and radiators. c) Replacement of lamps and cleaning of light fixtures. d) Removing ceiling tile. e) Minor repairs on furniture and floors. f) Maintaining and/or replacing door hardware. g) Repair of floor maintenance equipment and Venetian blinds. h) Maintenance painting in equipment rooms, cooling towers, and other building facilities. i) Assist in the replacement of filters in the HVAC equipment. j) General cleaning in mechanical spaces and perimeter inductions units k) Cleanup of equipment in the engine room and shop l) Miscellaneous handyman work requires the limited use of hand tools. m) Replace fire extinguishers when needed
Other assigned operational tasks may be typically expected of the Building Engineer role.