Mobile Engineer - Houston, Texas

Cushman & Wakefield•Austin, TX

2d•$37 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, lighting, and other installed systems, equipment, and components. The Mobile Engineer will maintain, operate, and repair all HVAC systems and associated equipment, electrical distribution equipment, plumbing systems, and perform building interior/exterior repairs. They will also conduct facility inspections, respond to emergencies, and manage stock and inventory control. The position requires recommending improvements to the preventive maintenance program, compiling monthly reports, and becoming familiar with various equipment, including building automation systems and fire/life safety systems. Safety is paramount, requiring recognition of hazards and proper use of PPE, compliance with all applicable codes and regulations, and maintaining required licenses.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
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.
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.
Working knowledge of Computerized maintenance Management Systems.
Ability to perform work wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if required.
May require regular travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.
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.
Must be willing and able to support after-hours/weekends building-related activity as required.
Based on location assigned, schedules could be assigned as first, second or third shift schedules assigned.
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.
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.
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.