Building Engineer

4 months ago


Conshohocken, United States Avison Young Full time

Our Story:

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. Weve 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 peoples lives and were 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:

The Building Engineer is responsible for providing assistance and support in the repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical equipment, machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of commercial real estate establishments.

Responsibilities:
  • Repairs, maintains, and installs machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous operations.
  • Performs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
  • Assists in ongoing preventive maintenance program in conjunction with other engineering and maintenance staff.
  • Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
  • Identifies low levels in department inventory; maintains inventory including proper storage and knowledge of use.
  • Assists in compliance with Hazard Communication Program, including Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), labeling, storing and handling of materials, etc.
  • Assists with the identification of safety procedures, equipment and protective clothing requirements.
  • Responds to work orders as directed by management.
  • Assists in the application of key control policies and procedures.
  • Some travel may be required.
  • Regular and predictable attendance at the Companys place of business during scheduled work hours is an essential function of this job, unless otherwise required by federal, state or leave of absence laws.
  • Working knowledge of Building Automation Controls preferred.
  • Periodically perform on call and overtime duties as outlined by Chief Engineer.
Qualifications:
  • Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Basic knowledge of computer.
  • Valid drivers license is required.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations.
  • Write reports and business correspondence.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and clients.
  • Basic knowledge of machinery, electrical, plumbing, and painting disciplines.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and drawings and follow detailed written instructions and procedures outlined in the technical manuals.
  • Proficient in the English language.
  • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, dependable, responsible, flexible and professional.
  • Journeymans level license or acceptable equivalent skill level of all mechanical and control systems including the following: Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.
  • 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Grade Engineer License may be required.
  • Refrigerant certification, required.
  • Licenses required by state/province or local municipalities may be required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to move freely throughout the property, including moving up and down stairs.

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Must be able to move throughout the property, including up and down ladders and stairwells. May occasionally be exposed to machine noise and inclement weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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


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