Mobile HVAC/R Building Engineer

Company: CBRE, Inc.
Location: Bothell
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

About CBRE (NYSE: CBG): At CBRE, you are empowered to take your career path into your own hands. Enjoy workplace flexibility in a global organization with tremendous scale. Work in an inclusive and collaborative environment with supportive teammates. Come experience the employee advantage at CBRE. CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. As a Fortune 500 worldwide leader in real estate services, CBRE's more than 70,000 professionals provide exceptional outcomes for clients in 60+ countries. When it comes to real estate, CBRE sees potential everywhere. We turn scale into strength, expense into performance, and property into prosperity. Visit CBRE.com.COMPETITIVE PAYFULL TIME / NON-SEASONAL WORK JOB SUMMARYThe Mobile HVAC/R Building Engineer will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of refrigeration equipment for multiple facilities. Company van, gas card, tools, phone and uniforms are provided for this position.Utilizes advanced building maintenance skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of HVAC and refrigeration equipment in multiple retail buildings within a route. Monitors building system operations and performance and interacts directly with store management. Utilizes several trade skills beyond HVAC and refrigeration skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.Must be flexible on schedule. Ideal candidates will have prior experience as a Refrigeration Technician, HVACR Service Technician, Refrigeration Maintenance Technician or Building Maintenance Worker.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for the preventative maintenance and corrective repair of HVAC roof top units (RTU's) and refrigeration equipment such as walk in/reach in coolers and freezers.Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.Inspects building systems at multiple retail buildings to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required.Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks. Utilizes CMMS to manage work orders and track completion.Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.Performs welding, carpentry, furniture assembly, locksmith, and plumbing tasks as needed.Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed. Willing to be available to complete required work.Performs other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNo formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technicalguidance and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate work and assign tasks.Job Requirements:QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training. Prior RTU and refrigeration experience preferred. Prefer experience in retail building maintenance and working knowledge of plumbing, drywall, painting, and/or flooring.CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSESEPA Certification Required. Refrigeration License from an accredited school or through a completed apprenticeship program preferred. Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local jurisdictions.Position requires valid driver's license.COMMUNICATION SKILLSAbility to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees. Ability to communicate effectively with store management, 3rd party vendors, and retail customers.FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGERequires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists. Requires intermediate analytical skills.OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIESUses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITYDecisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

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