Hines · 1 day ago
Operations Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$68K/yr - $77K/yr
2+ years expHines is a leading global real estate investment manager recognized for its innovation and excellence. As an Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining building equipment and systems, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting operational failures, and supervising maintenance work as needed.
Property ManagementReal EstateReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance work on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC related equipment
Troubleshoot operations failures and re-establish building services under minimal supervision
Supervise maintenance work as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
Two years commercial HVAC or related experience
Interact with employees, visitors, and contractors with poise and diplomacy
Understand policies and procedures of the company and of the assigned property
Successful completion of the Hines 'Engineering Training' program phase for the Building Engineer position
Display proficiency in two (2) or more categories of the Engineering Assessment Guidelines and possesses ability to provide training in these areas
Proficient in computer skills to effectively administer and implement changing requirements within the engineering programs
Read and understand a variety of instructions, including equipment instruction manuals, furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
Read and use all types of testing equipment, analog digital multi-meters, pressure and temperature indicating and recording devices, air flow measuring devices, and leak detection devices
Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools (i.e., socket sets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, saws, and hammers, etc.)
Understand correct usage of power tools (pneumatic, electric or engine drive), drill motors, saws, grinder, and impact wrenches, etc
Understand correct usage of all personal safety equipment
Able to perform mathematical computations related to building operations for problem solving building comfort and operation issues
Communicate effectively, both verbally and written
Maintain calm demeanor in emergency situations
When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician's License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.)
If, upon hire or promotion to this position, an individual does not have the required permits or licenses, the individual will obtain those permits or licenses within six months of the promotion, or six months from the date eligible for the license or permit
Work indoors approximately 80% of the time and outdoors approximately 20% of the time
Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses
Work standing all day
Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more
Climb up and down stairs and ladders
Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs)
Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)
Meet the shift working requirements of the assigned property; shifts may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays
Work overtime as business needs deem appropriate
Benefits
Comprehensive training
Competitive compensation
Robust benefits
Generous vacation packages
Company
Hines
Hines is a global real estate investment firm that creates quality projects for its investor partners, clients, and local communities.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$705.2MKey Investors
ING GroupBank OZKCheyne Capital Management
2025-11-06Debt Financing· $110.87M
2025-10-28Debt Financing· $380M
2025-07-30Debt Financing· $129.7M
Leadership Team
Chris Hughes
CEO Capital Markets Group & Co-Head Investment Management
Christopher Rector
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Region
Recent News
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