Lead Building Engineer (HVAC)

Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA; onsite at the assigned commercial building. Standard day shift Tuesday–Saturday or Sunday–Thursday, with possible shift work, on-call duties, overtime, and travel between properties.

Salary: $33.55–$39.47 per hour, depending on experience and other eligibility factors.

Company

Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial property management and building operations services.

What you will do

• Operate, maintain, inspect, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boiler, pump, water, and refrigerant systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, improve maintenance programs, and develop building-specific procedures.
• Supervise maintenance staff when applicable and assign and monitor maintenance activities and projects.
• Coordinate work with outside contractors and technicians while maintaining inventory and equipment supplies.
• Respond to fires, evacuations, equipment failures, customer concerns, and other emergency situations.
• Prepare monthly reports and keep management informed about building operations and maintenance status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5+ years of related trade experience operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial properties.
• Valid Universal-level EPA Section 608 certification for CFC and HFC refrigerants.
• Appropriate trade licenses or permits as required, such as journeyman or master electrician, city, operator, or steam engineer licenses.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, basic computer skills, and knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs., climb, stoop, crouch, reach, and work extended periods during emergency response situations.

Nice to have

• Completion of an apprenticeship program or trade school.
• Experience with energy management systems, techniques, and operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings, life, and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Required annual safety training and compliance with company safety and uniform standards.