Building Engineer - Commercial Office (Tampa, FL)

About Cousins Properties

Headquartered in Atlanta, Cousins is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). Cousins has a simple, compelling strategy: Premier urban Sun Belt office portfolio, Disciplined about capital allocation, Best-in-class balance sheet, with Strong local operating platforms. Acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Cousins Properties (NYSE: CUZ) develops, owns, and manages a 20 million square foot trophy office portfolio in the high-growth Sun Belt markets of Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Tampa, and Phoenix.

Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets, and opportunistic investments. For more information, please visit www.cousins.com.

This position is located at Corporate Center in Tampa, FL. This position is on-site. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

(For Cousins' internal candidates - this is equivalent to a Grade III Engineer position.)

Responsibilities:

Electrical Systems:
• Must possess a basic understanding of A.C. circuits and safety procedures
• Responsible for the proper reset of breakers and report shorts
• Responsible for replacing outlets, switches, and lighting ballast

HVAC Systems:
• Must possess a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle
• Responsible for minor preventative maintenance of an AHU
• Respond to HVAC calls; determine if repair is needed promptly
• Assist with tests and minor adjustments to chemical treatment levels in the water system
• Perform a daily inspection and log of a chiller and report anything out of range
• Responsible for inspecting and replacing belts on an AHU 

Plumbing Systems:
• Must possess a basic understanding of plumbing systems 
• Responsible for minor repairs to flush valves and faucets
• Responsible for inspecting and replacing wax bowel seals and remounting of toilets and urinals and when needed
• Responsible for minor preventative maintenance of a systems pump

Life Safety Systems:
• Must possess a basic understanding of the operations of the building's life safety systems
• Identify and respond to fire alarm and trouble promptly
• Conduct a weekly inspection and log of the Emergency Generator

Miscellaneous Responsibilities:
• Repair and replace door closures & minor door hardware as needed
• Responsible for minor adjustments and repair of security systems
• Read and record tenant utility meters
• Responsible for remedial tasks such as painting, cleaning, and unclogging toilets or drains 

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. 

Required or Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• A minimum of two years of experience in the building maintenance industry.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of the following tools: ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, volt meter, manual drain auger, plumber’s helper, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguisher.
• Extensive knowledge in Chiller and Boiler operations is required. Must be able to operate heavy equipment such as chillers, generators, switchgear, pumps, air handling units etc.
• Must have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must be a team player, able to work outside the core business hours when needed and willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of operations.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work well with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts.
• Responsiveness – Need to perform responsibilities with an acute sense of urgency to meet the needs of others; respond to solve problems; willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position
• Integrity - Demonstrate sound business ethics; consistently comply with organizational values; protect confidential information
• Customer Service – Demonstrate optimum customer service delivery while performing all job functions
• Communication - Able to clearly express ideas; present verbal information in a straightforward manner; ask questions in order to open channels of communication; listen to understand perspective of others 

Physical Demands: 

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning and repair/maintenance tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, handling objects, reaching with hands and arms, talking, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity

Cousins is an equal opportunity employer where employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and aptitude. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.