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Cousins Properties · 1 month ago

Building Engineer - Commercial Office

Tampa , FL, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Cousins Properties is a fully integrated real estate investment trust headquartered in Atlanta, focusing on premier urban office portfolios in high-growth markets. The Grade II Engineer will assist in the hands-on maintenance of building systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations across assigned properties.

Property DevelopmentReal EstateReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

Possess a trained and working knowledge of A.C. circuits and safety procedures

Possess a trained and working knowledge of the procedures for resetting of breakers

Possess a trained and working knowledge of outlet, switch, lighting ballast, and circuit breakers

Possess a trained and working knowledge of basic refrigeration cycle

Possess a trained and working knowledge of DDC devices found in a commercial office building

Some properties may require a trained and working knowledge of pneumatic systems

Responsible for minor preventative maintenance of an AHU

Respond to HVAC calls; determine if repair is needed in a timely manner

Test & make minor adjustment to chemical treatment levels in water system

Perform daily inspections and log of a chiller and report anything out of range

Replace belts, motor, bearings, actuators, and values

Possess a trained and working knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and repair field devices such as a power induction unit, variable volume units (PIU/VAV) and similar diverse types found in a commercial building

Will be involved with set point adjustments with the buildings energy management system

Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments and repairs to the pumping system

Perform basic preventive maintenance on plumbing systems

Rebuild and repair flush valves and faucets

Responsible for inspecting and replacing wax bowel seal and remounting of toilet and urinals when needed

Responsible for minor preventative maintenance of a systems pump

Adjust and service pressure-reducing valves

Perform required operations on the buildings life safety systems

Identify and respond to fire alarm and troubles in a timely manner, properly enable and disable points

Conduct and log a weekly inspection of Emergency Generator and Fire Pumps

Perform other life safety duties as assigned

Repair and replace door closures & minor door hardware as needed

Responsible for minor adjustment and repair of security systems

Read and record tenant utility meters

Understanding of mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams

Responsible for remedial tasks such as painting, cleaning, and unclogging toilets, or drains

Qualification

HVAC systemsElectrical systemsPlumbing systemsBuilding maintenance experienceLife safety systemsCustomer service skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

A minimum of 4 years of experience in building maintenance industry and/or a certified and credited trade school degree in HVAC, electronic, or other industry related trade required

High School Diploma or GED required

Must be knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of the following tools: ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, voltmeter, manual drain auger, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguisher

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 available for overtime and/or on call outside your normal working hours

Customer Service – Demonstrate optimum customer service delivery while performing all job functions

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 and be flexible

Integrity - Demonstrate sound business ethics; consistently comply with organizational values; protect confidential information

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 ask questions in order to open channels of communication

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 to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis

Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity

Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception