Operating Engineer

Operating Engineer

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Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people.

Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the candidate will work to complete preventative maintenance, work orders and inspections as required under the direction of the Chief and Property Management Office. We are looking for a candidate who is dependable, experienced and can work independently in a fast‑paced environment on complex systems to complete the tasks given in a timely fashion.

The base hourly rate is aligned with market data and is estimated between $57.00 to $60.00 per hour with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This hourly range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.

• Work with computer‑based Building Management Systems (BMS) and other computerized monitoring systems (elevators, fire systems, work order systems, etc.).
• Maintain and operate the following Fire Life Safety Class E system (Fire Command Center); maintain fire extinguishers and other fire/life safety equipment.
• Emergency generator and backup power supply (UPS).
• HVAC water treatment system – including monitoring and maintaining chemical levels in accordance with the system plan.
• Take bacterial dip‑slide tests and record results; enter all information onto digital cooling tower water plan (Nalco).
• HVAC systems, including chillers, reciprocating compressors, related centrifugal pumps, motors, balancing valves, low‑pressure steam control devices.
• Maintain air handling units and perform all related maintenance on them. Knowledge of variable/constant volume systems and VAV boxes, exhaust fans and hydronic perimeter heating systems.
• Monitor and oversee operation of all vertical transportation (VT) equipment, including all elevators and escalators and the vendor who maintains them. Place service calls for and record any VT outages. Maintain timely and accurate reports of VT equipment.
• Work knowledge of basic plumbing (restroom flushometers, valves, water fountains, black pipe, copper piping – including soldering/brazing connections).
• Comfortable with minor electrical work, including locating and resetting circuit breakers, replacing electrical solenoid valves, etc., and operating lighting control system.
• Respond to all service calls in a timely fashion, make repairs and follow up where necessary.
• Provide technical support for the buildings or assets and perform regular maintenance inspections.
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Supervise and/or escort contractors.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Chief Engineer, Management.

• 3‑5 years’ experience as a full‑time Engineer in an office or commercial building, facilities environment.
• Able to work in and maintain a professional manner in a highly visible, public environment.
• Must be able to work random shifts on short notice,…