Mobile Building Engineer

About the Role

The Mobile Building Engineer is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of all HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems for assigned properties. This includes maintaining a clean and safe working environment, performing rounds and inspections, conducting routine assessments, and handling day‑to‑day preventive and corrective maintenance, painting, and light housekeeping. • Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC inspections and repairs of the building(s). • Maintain heating and cooling equipment, including chillers, DX units, pumps, rooftop units, split systems, fan coil units, VAVs, and air distribution systems. • Monitor and adjust mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, and diffusers. • Verify field conditions and perform necessary repairs or adjustments. • Monitor Energy Management. • Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, floors, and perform general carpentry and painting tasks. • Repair plumbing fixtures such as water closets, urinals, flush valves, and lavatories. • Conduct preventive maintenance per C&W standards, including filter changes, coil cleaning, condenser flushing, tube punching, greasing fans, pumps, motor bearings, belt adjustments, bearing replacements, and pully alignment. • Inspect emergency electrical equipment, backup generators, sump/ejector pumps, replace lamps and fixtures, and ensure clear, unobstructed rooms. • Check emergency exit signs and lights, ensure access to stairs and exits, and perform fire and life safety inspections per NFPA and local codes. • Document and report activities to supervisor. • Respond immediately to emergencies and customer concerns. • Comply with all codes, regulations, governmental agency directives, and practice safe work habits. • Follow C&W uniform dress code and maintain a neat appearance on and off hours. • Movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸hvac maintenance
• ▸plumbing repairs
• ▸electrical inspection
• ▸energy management
• ▸emergency response
• ▸documentation

What You Bring

The role demands immediate response to emergencies such as fire, evacuation, or equipment failure, and requires documentation of activities to supervisors while complying with all applicable codes, regulations, and company directives. The engineer must also complete required safety training and adhere to the company’s uniform dress code and appearance standards. Key competencies for success include technical proficiency, initiative, flexibility, multi‑tasking, and a strong sense of urgency. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent, with a preference for graduates of apprenticeship programs or trade schools. A minimum of five years’ experience operating HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems in commercial properties is required. Required licenses may include journeyman or master electrician, refrigeration, high‑pressure boiler, or steam operator certifications, and a valid driver’s license with a good record. Basic computer skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word, as well as knowledge of energy‑management systems and building‑systems operations, are also essential. The work environment is a professional office setting with regular travel between properties in various weather conditions. Physical demands include stooping, standing, climbing, lifting at least 50 lb loads, crouching, reaching, and using vision to read schematics and drawings. • Complete required C&W safety training annually. • Technical Proficiency. • Multi‑Tasking. • Sense of Urgency. • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. • Graduate of apprenticeship program or trade school preferred. • 5+ years of experience operating HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems in commercial properties. • Appropriate trade license/permit (e.g., Journeyman or Master Electrician, Refrigeration Certificate, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator). • May require Universal Technician certification for CFCs depending on market requirements. • Valid driver’s license with good driving record. • Basic computing skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word. • Experience with operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, and water systems. • Knowledge of energy management systems, techniques, and operations. • Thorough knowledge of building systems operations, maintenance, and repair. • Ability to stoop, stand, climb, and frequently lift at least 50 lb of equipment safely. • Regularly required to crouch and reach while installing or moving equipment. • Ability to speak clearly for effective communication. • Ability to read and understand oral and written information. • Use vision abilities to read printed material, drawings, and schematics.

Requirements

• ▸hvac
• ▸journeyman
• ▸energy management
• ▸excel
• ▸5+ years
• ▸multi‑tasking

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, retirement plans, and paid time off, with competitive pay ranging from $28.05 to $33.00 per hour.

Work Environment

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