What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Engineer position at Avison Young?
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Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:
Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.
At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.
If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.
Reporting to the Property Manager, the candidate will work to complete preventative maintenance, work orders and inspections as required. We are looking for candidate who is dependable, experienced and can work independently in a fast-paced environment on complex systems to complete the tasks given in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities:
- Work with computer-based Building Management Systems (BMS) computer and other computerized monitoring systems (elevators, fire systems, work orders system, etc.)
- Maintain and operate the following: o Fire Life Safety Class E system (Fire Command Center); maintain Fire extinguishers and other Fire/Life safety equipment.
- Emergency Generator and Back Up Power Supply (UPS).
- HVAC water treatment system-including monitoring and maintaining chemical levels in accordance with the system plan.
- Taking bacterial dip-slide tests and recording same, overall water treatment analysis.
- Entering all info onto digital based cooling tower water plan (Nalco).
- HVAC systems, including Chillers; reciprocating compressors, related centrifugal pumps, motors, balancing valves, Low pressure steam control devices.
- Maintain Air Handling units and perform all related maintenance on same.
- Knowledge of variable/constant volume systems and VAV boxes, exhaust fans and hydronic perimeter heating systems
- Monitor/oversee operation of all Vertical Transportation (VT) equipment, including all elevators and escalators and the vendor who maintains them. Place service calls for & record any VT outages. Maintain timely and accurate reports of VT equipment.
- Working knowledge of basic plumbing (restroom flushometers, valves, water fountains, black pipe, copper piping-including soldering/brazing connections).
- Comfortable with minor electrical work, including locating and reset of circuit breakers, replacing electrical solenoid valves, etc. & operate lighting control system
- Respond to all service calls in a timely fashion, make repairs and follow up where necessary with vendors.
- Provide technical support for the buildings or assets and perform regular maintenance inspections.
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment
- Supervise and/or escort contractors.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.
- 5 years experience as a full time Engineer, preferably in an office or commercial building, facilities environment.
- Ability to manage and schedule vendors accordingly
- Experience in tenant facing setting preferred; including experience using an online work order system to communicate with tenants and update work order notes as needed.
- Able to work in and maintain a professional manner in a highly visible, public environment.
- Ability to work overtime, including responding to after hours calls as needed, and nights/weekend shifts may be required.
- Experience EMS/BMS systems, Experience with commercial HVAC and Electrical systems required.
Our Equal Opportunity Commitment
Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.
Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:
- Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
- Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-Life Balance:
- Competitive paid vacation days
- 2 personal/wellness days
- Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
- Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving
