What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Engineer position at Avison Young?
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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.
Overview
This position, located in Rockville, MD, will ensure the uptime of critical systems, uphold a friendly, safe work environment for the client, and maintain all building systems, fire life safety equipment, HVAC equipment, electrical systems, office space, and any other client property. The candidate must be able to respond to emergency calls.
The base salary is aligned with market data and is estimated between $40.75 to $47.42 per hour with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.
Responsibilities
- Assists & helps with change control process that governs all work in the critical environments and infrastructure that supports critical environments.
- Completes all training for operational, safety, work management and other related areas
- Responsible for but not limited to; operating, inspecting, and maintaining all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Life Safety Systems and other equipment in assigned facilities.
- Assures that equipment is maintained in an energy efficient and safe manner.
- Utilizes preventative maintenance and service request system to reduce client equipment down time by implementing and performing structured preventive, predictive equipment maintenance.
- Performs inspections and repairs to assigned property interior and exterior areas, including walls and flooring, installed fixtures, roofing systems, lighting, etc.
- Manages the subcontractor resources required to support building operation and maintenance.
- Other miscellaneous duties, as assigned
Qualifications
- HVAC Master License
- Strong HVAC background – Preferred two years of technical schooling and/or 5 years of experience with Electrical Systems, CRAC Units, Heat Pumps, Fire Life Safety Systems, Appliance Repair, and General Building Maintenance.
- Experience with - Emergency backup systems – Including Generators, Transfer Switches, UPSs and Pre-action systems.
- Superior customer service, including excellent communication skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism at all times under many situations.
- Ability to plan and manage work under time constraints.
- Ability to multitask and work without direct supervision.
- A working knowledge of MS Office.
- Must possess strong written, verbal and people skills.
- Strong organizational skills and a collaborative work style necessary.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Our Equal Opportunity Commitment
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
Salary : $41 - $47