Operating Engineer

Job Title

Operating Engineer

Responsible to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems for the assigned property(s). Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and safe working environment, performing rounds, conducting routine assessments, preventive and corrective maintenance, painting, and housekeeping for assigned properties.

• Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building(s)
• Maintain heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems
• Monitor and adjust mechanical and pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, and diffusers to provide a comfortable environment
• Verify field conditions and perform necessary repairs or adjustments
• Monitor energy management systems and maintain chemical treatment for cooling, heating, and secondary water
• Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, floors and perform general repairs, adjustments, and installations around the property
• Repair plumbing fixtures (water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.) and conduct preventive maintenance in accordance with C&W standards
• Inspect engine room, fan room, cooling tower, pumps, electric rooms, generators, fire pumps, sump pumps, and ejector pumps; replace lamps and replace or reinstall signage
• Ensure emergency exit signs and lights are operating, and conduct fire and life‑safety inspections per NFPA, local jurisdiction, and C&W standards
• Document and report activities to supervisor
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure) and customer concerns
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and company directives related to building operations and safe work habits
• Complete required C&W safety training annually
• Adhere to C&W uniform dress code and maintain neat and clean appearance while on the property

• Technical proficiency
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Multi‑tasking
• Sense of urgency

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Graduate of an apprenticeship program or trade school preferred
• 5+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting

• Appropriate license/permit for trade (e.g., Journeyman or Master Electrician, refrigeration certificate, high‑pressure boiler license, high‑pressure steam operator, etc.)
• License as a Universal Technician for CFCs when required
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Basic computing skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Knowledge of energy management systems, techniques, and operations
• Thorough knowledge of building system operations, maintenance, and repair
• May be required to work extended periods, overtime, shift work, or on‑call duties

• Ability to stoop, stand, climb, and frequently lift a minimum of 50lbs of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders)
• Requires crouching, reaching, bending forward at the waist or legs, and managing equipment between departments, floors, and properties
• Ability to speak clearly and interpret written information
• Requires vision for reading printed material, drawings, and schematics

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request an accommodation when applying.