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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.

Overview

The Lead Building Engineer performs building operational duties under the direction of the Property Manager and Chief Engineer. Exemplifies excellent customer service and facility enhancement.

As the Lead Building Engineer, the position will take responsibility for maintaining the integrity of all building systems and operate the building in an efficient manner, supervise work in the field and perform routine maintenance and repairs of all HVAC, boiler, heating, refrigeration, water, and energy systems to ensure the effective operation of the facility.

Daily duties will consist of working with the property management team performing preventive maintenance tasks, responding to tenant service request, and provide a safe working environment for building tenants and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for repair and maintenance of building related mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air handling units, and other building mechanical systems.
• Work involves the lifting of heavy mechanical equipment and apparatus and may be performed in areas of extreme heat or cold.
• Proficiency in using computer-generated data and Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Receives and responds to service calls, takes immediate action to resolve emergency situations or system breakdowns.
• On-call rotation, able to respond to emergency calls.
• Willingness to improve technical skills.
• Performs preventive maintenance and tenant services.
• Routine BAS operation and daily building HVAC performance checks.
• Repair all restroom fixtures - clear drain obstructions.
• Troubleshoot electrical, sprinkler and fire alarm circuits.
• Proficiency in all building systems, such as HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, and energy management systems.
• Perform ceiling tile replacement, repair or replace door hardware, locks, panic bars.
• Operate sprinkler & alarm systems, place systems out of service and drain for testing purposes.
• Paint HVAC equipment and cooling tower dunnage for corrosion protection.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical systems, record inspections, write reports to Managers.
• Requisition necessary material to complete required repairs.
• Perform any additional duties on an as "required" basis where such duties are within the job scope.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders (including those leading to the roof), stoop, and lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally

Qualifications

• A Journeyman License in either Electrical or Plumbing.
• EPA Universal 608 certification required.
• Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in maintenance, and repair of building mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance.
• Familiarity with operation of building auxiliary systems i.e. fire-life safety, standby emergency generators
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations.
• Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects and perform other physically demanding tasks.

Workplace Type

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• 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)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving