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Cousins Properties · 2 days ago

Building Engineer - Commercial Office

Tempe, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Cousins Properties is a fully integrated real estate investment trust headquartered in Atlanta, focusing on high-quality office buildings in the Sun Belt markets. The Grade I Engineer will be responsible for the hands-on maintenance of building systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations across all assigned properties.

Property DevelopmentReal EstateReal Estate Investment

Responsibilities

Possess an understanding of A.C. circuits and safety procedures

Trouble-shoot and find short circuits or ground in single or three-phase A.C. circuits

Replace outlets, switches, lighting ballasts, circuit breakers and motor control starters

Possess an understanding of the refrigeration cycle. Must have passed the test for a universal CFC license

Conduct preventative maintenance of air handling units

Respond to HVAC calls and make repairs or adjustments as needed

Test and adjust chemical treatment levels in water system

Perform daily inspections on chillers. Make adjustments as necessary. Record findings in the chiller log

Replace belts, motors, bearings, actuators, and valves on air handling units and cooling towers

Adjust pneumatic or direct digital control (DDC) controllers and actuators for proper operation

Adjust set points, start-up and temperature on building energy management system

Trouble-shoot power induction units (PIU) or Fan Powered Terminal Units (FPIU) to determine if operating properly

Trouble-shoot, adjust, and balance pumping system

Possess an understanding of the plumbing systems

Rebuild and repair flush valves and faucets

Responsible for the replacement of wax bowel seal, remounting of toilet urinals and lavatories

Responsible for the preventative maintenance of a systems pump

Adjust and service pressure-reducing valves

Possess an understanding of the operation of the property’s life safety systems

Identify and respond to fire alarm and trouble calls. Properly enable and disable points

Conduct a weekly inspection of Emergency Generator and Fire Pump and record results in log. Make recommendations for outside service as appropriate

Repair and replace door closures, door hardware and door operators

Adjust and repair security systems

Possess an understanding of mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams

Qualification

HVAC systemsElectrical systemsPlumbing systemsChiller operationsCustomer serviceMechanical drawingsProblem-solvingTeam playerInterpersonal skillsCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

A minimum of 6 years of experience in the 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, plumber's helper, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguisher

Extensive knowledge in Chiller and Boiler operations is required. 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

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 in order to open channels of communication; listen to understand perspective of others

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, handling objects, reaching with hands and arms, talking, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity