Mobile Building Engineer

Mobile Building Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and other facility systems.
• Conduct facility inspections and report conditions affecting client operations.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure safe, effective resolution.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance programs and submit monthly operational reports.

Systems Operation & Maintenance

• Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC systems (compressors, condensers, evaporators, coils, valves).
• Maintain boilers, heaters, pumps, and steam/water distribution systems.
• Manage building automation systems (BAS) for HVAC.

Plumbing

• Repair/replace water piping, steam traps, sewage lines, and fixtures.
• Maintain water filters, softeners, pumps, and sprinkler systems.
• Operate and repair sanitary sewer systems and sump pumps.

Electrical

• Perform electrical repairs (conduit installation, cable pulling, panel maintenance).
• Maintain motors and engines powering facility equipment.

General Maintenance Tasks

• Repair toilets, dispensers, radiators, furniture, floors, and door hardware.
• Replace lamps, clean fixtures, remove ceiling tiles, and perform minor painting.
• Maintain trash compactors, kitchen equipment (excluding tenant-owned), and floor maintenance tools.
• Replace fire extinguishers and perform miscellaneous handyman tasks.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
• Comply with all codes, regulations, and directives.
• Complete required safety training and maintain necessary licenses.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.

Vehicle & Mobility

• Use company-assigned vehicle; ensure maintenance, registration, insurance, and expense reporting via C&W systems.
• May require travel to client sites, including Controlled Environmental Vaults (CEVs), with strict safety protocols.

Related Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Trade school or apprenticeship program graduate preferred.

• Experience: Minimum 4 years of technical experience in building engineering.
• Strong background in HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, equipment repair, and system design.

• Licenses & Certifications: Valid state driver's license required.
• Location-specific trade licenses (e.g., Journeyman, Master Electrician, Steam Engineer) may be required.
• EPA Section 608 "Universal" certification for refrigerants required.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficient in HVAC, boilers, pumps, refrigerant systems, and energy management systems.
• Strong knowledge of building systems operations and repair.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for tenant/client/vendor interactions.
• Basic computing skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) and mobile device proficiency.

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.