Operating Engineer

TL;DR

Operating Engineer (HVAC/Building Systems): Maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems across commercial properties with an accent on HVAC equipment, boilers, pumps, energy management, and preventive maintenance. Focus on diagnosing building-system issues, responding to emergencies, and keeping equipment compliant, safe, and operational in an onsite Atlanta environment.

Location: Onsite in Atlanta, Georgia, USA; may require travel between properties, shift work, on-call duties, overtime, and extended emergency-response periods.

Salary: $27.82–$32.73 per hour, approximately $4,451–$5,237 per month based on 160 hours.

Company

Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial real estate and property management services.

What you will do

• Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, electrical equipment, plumbing systems, and related building infrastructure.
• Perform scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance, including filter changes, coil and condenser cleaning, lubrication, belt and bearing work, water-treatment monitoring, and equipment adjustments.
• Inspect engine rooms, fan rooms, electric rooms, generators, fire pumps, emergency exits, lighting, and other life-safety systems in accordance with NFPA and local requirements.
• Monitor energy-management systems and verify field conditions, equipment performance, and building comfort.
• Respond to fires, evacuations, equipment failures, customer concerns, and other emergency situations.
• Document completed work, report issues to supervisors, maintain safe work practices, and keep assigned properties clean and orderly.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related experience operating and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial properties.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent; trade school or apprenticeship completion is preferred.
• Experience with HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, and energy-management systems.
• Required trade licenses or permits may include journeyman or master electrician, refrigeration, high-pressure boiler, or high-pressure steam operator credentials, depending on local requirements.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, basic proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word, and ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, climb, crouch, stand, travel between properties, and work independently during shifts or emergencies.

Nice to have

• Graduate of an apprenticeship program or trade school.
• Universal CFC technician certification where required by local licensing regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional commercial-property work environment with responsibilities across multiple facilities.
• Eligible employees may receive health, vision, dental, flexible spending, health savings, retirement, life, and disability benefits.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work may be available.
• Annual company safety training and adherence to uniform, safety, and building-operation standards.