Avison Young · 1 day ago
Building Engineer
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAvison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering a comprehensive suite of services to clients. The Building Engineer is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical equipment and systems in commercial real estate establishments, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
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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 Company’s 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
Qualification
Required
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 Company's 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
Periodically perform on call and overtime duties as outlined by Chief Engineer
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 driver's 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
Journeyman's 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
Preferred
Working knowledge of Building Automation Controls preferred
Benefits
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)
Competitive paid vacation days
2 personal/wellness days
Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving
Company
Avison Young
Avison Young is a commercial real estate services firm.
Founded in 1978
1001-5000 employees
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2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$359.15MKey Investors
La Caisse
2024-11-05Series Unknown· $8.67M
2024-11-05Debt Financing· $20.53M
2018-07-24Debt Financing· $7.7M
Leadership Team
Robin White
Founder and Principal
Terry Kilburn
Founder
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