Lead Operating Engineer (HVAC)

Location: Onsite in Miami, Florida, USA; travel between properties may be required. Shift work, on-call duties, overtime, and extended periods without relief during emergencies may be required.

Salary: $30.65–$36.057692 per hour, approximately $4,904–$5,769 per month based on 160 hours.

Company

Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial property and facilities management services.

What you will do

• Operate, maintain, inspect, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boiler, pump, refrigerant, water, and related building systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including filter changes, lubrication, component replacement, belt adjustment, bearing replacement, and shaft alignment.
• Supervise maintenance staff when applicable and assign, monitor, and report on maintenance activities and projects.
• Develop building-specific maintenance procedures and recommend improvements to preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate contractors and technicians, maintain inventory, and compile monthly operational reports.
• Respond to equipment failures, fires, evacuations, customer concerns, and other emergency situations while following safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related trade experience operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial properties.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent; trade school or apprenticeship completion is preferred.
• Required trade licenses or permits as applicable, such as Journeyman or Master Electrician, city, operator, or steam engineer licenses.
• Valid Universal-level EPA Section 608 certification for CFC and HFC refrigerants.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and basic skills in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb, stoop, crouch, work outdoors between properties, and safely handle equipment and lifting devices.

Nice to have

• Experience with energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
• Thorough knowledge of building systems operation, maintenance, and repair.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional commercial property environment with coordination across maintenance, management, contractors, and technicians.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, dental, flexible spending, health savings, retirement, life, and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work may be available.
• Competitive compensation may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, work hours, job type, and collective bargaining coverage.
• Annual company safety training and uniform requirements apply.