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Cousins Properties · 1 month ago

Building Engineer - Commercial Office

Tampa , FL, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Cousins Properties is a fully integrated real estate investment trust headquartered in Atlanta, focusing on Class A office buildings in high-growth markets. The Building Engineer - Commercial Office will assist in maintaining building systems to ensure safe and efficient operations across assigned properties.

Property DevelopmentReal EstateReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

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

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

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 when needed

Responsible for minor preventative maintenance of a systems pump

Must possess a basic understanding of the operations of the building's life safety systems

Identify and respond to fire alarms and troubles promptly

Conduct a weekly inspection and log of the Emergency Generator

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

Qualification

HVAC systemsElectrical systemsPlumbing systemsBuilding maintenanceMechanical backgroundCustomer serviceProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A minimum of 2 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 available for overtime and/or on call outside your normal working hours

Must be knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of the following tools: ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, voltmeter, manual drain auger, plumbers helper, 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

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 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 up 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