Mobile Building Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield•Iselin, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a mobile role that supports multiple buildings in the Iselin, NJ area. The Mobile Building Engineer will perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building(s), maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems. They will monitor and adjust all mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers, and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the buildings. This role also involves verifying field conditions and performing necessary repairs or adjustments, monitoring energy management, and performing general repairs to doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors. Additionally, the engineer will perform repairs to plumbing fixtures, execute preventive maintenance duties according to C&W standards, inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pump(s), sump pump(s), and ejector pumps. They will also replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage, and ensure rooms are clean and clear of obstructions and debris. The role requires checking for properly operating emergency exit signs and lights, ensuring free and clear access to emergency stairs and exits, and performing additional fire and life safety inspections. The engineer will document and report activities to their supervisor, respond immediately to emergency situations and customer concerns, and comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and company directives. They must also complete all required C&W Safety Training annually and comply with the C&W Uniform Dress Code.

Requirements

High School Diploma of GED Equivalent
3-5+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting
Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator, etc.)
May be required to have certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks (where applicable)
Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques and operations.
Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of apprentice program or trade school preferred

Responsibilities

Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building(s)
Maintain heating equipment, chillers (air and/ or water cooled), DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems, etc.
Monitor and adjust all mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers, and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the buildings
Verify field conditions and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments
Monitor Energy Management
Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs, adjustments and installations about the property
Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures (water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.)
Perform preventive maintenance duties in accordance with C&W standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices. including changing filters, cleaning coils, flushing condensers, punching tubes, greasing fan, pump and motor bearings as required, inspecting and adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning pulleys and shafts, monitor condenser, chilled, heating and secondary water chemical treatment and its associated feed equipment, clean and maintain cooling towers, and perform annual inspections and other scheduled routines as directed.
Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pump(s), sump pump(s), and ejector pumps.
Replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage, verify rooms are clean and clear of obstructions and debris
Check for properly operating emergency exit signs and lights and ensure free and clear access to emergency stairs and exits.
Perform additional fire and life safety inspections as per NFPA and local jurisdiction, C&W standards, building protocol and as directed by superiors and property management
Document and report activities to supervisor
Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns
Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as relates to building operations and practice safe work habits
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 while on the property at times other than working hours