Lead Building Engineer

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.

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

The Building Engineer 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 requests, and providing a safe working environment for building tenants and visitors.

• Assist in and conduct the daily operations and maintenance of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general maintenance requirements of buildings
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns
• Respond to customer service requests, delegating tasks when appropriate.
• Conduct daily reviews of grounds upkeep, lighting, ceiling tiles, housekeeping and building storage/mechanical areas and operating equipment. Identifies deficiencies and implements corrective action as necessary.
• Perform scheduled site inspections on assigned properties specifically on alarm/safety/fire extinguisher and equipment and operating HVAC equipment.
• Maintain building certificates for elevators, boiler/pressure vessel, fire/life safety documents.
• Act as a liaison for management when dealing with tenants and staff.
• Assist with and monitor tenant build-out projects.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits
• Ensure management team is informed of current building operations
• Participates in regularly scheduled Emergency On‑Call rotations of portfolio

• High School diploma or GED; some college a plus
• 5+ years of related experience in a commercial property
• CFC certification required
• Appropriate license as may be required by jurisdiction, i.e., Journeyman or Master Electrician License or HVAC Certificates of Training
• Graduate of apprentice program or trade school
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic driving record checks

• General handyman experience.
• Experience with VAV systems, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; must be dependable and possess good time management skills
• Excellent management skills and ability to work with all levels of employees, tenants and vendors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be dependable and possess good time management skills.
• May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to…