Life Science Engineer
Job in
Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02254, USA
Listed on 2025-12-05
Listing for:
Cushman & Wakefield
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-05
Job specializations:
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Maintenance/Cleaning
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title
Life Science Engineer 1
Job Description SummaryMaintain the integrity of all building systems, operate the building in an efficient manner, and perform a variety of tenant services while maintaining positive tenant relations in accordance with the companies established operational and safety procedures.
Essential Functions- Operate advanced building systems in a critical environment ensuring minimal downtime
- Advanced ability to read and understand complex drawings, ladder diagrams and schematics
- Perform and/or oversee the day-to-day efficient operation, maintenance and repair of all building and site systems for assigned properties. Building systems include but are not limited to HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying and fire protection.
- Perform and/or oversee the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting and repair or maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment independently.
- Receive work assignments, plan and/or generate work to be performed and obtain necessary tools, equipment and materials. Complete assignments and paperwork in a timely manner.
- Oversee and/or assist Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting of building systems as needed.
- Perform water treatment and testing as needed, reviews weekly water treatment reports for deficiencies
- Assist in the monitoring of contractors, inspecting work and generating deficiency lists.
- Provide proper care to the assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms. Keep the shop, penthouse equipment rooms and common areas clean, organized and safe.
- Follow and/or oversee inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventive maintenance and loss control programs. Coordinate, conduct and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion, organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance and loss control.
- Accurately complete tenant requests, repair work and related records for the respective site/buildings as required. Follow applicable government / local authority requirements (e.g. Orders of Condition) and other records for assigned properties.
- Regularly inspect all areas of the site/building(s) and report deficiencies as well as suggestions for improvements and take initiative to correct as appropriate.
- Employ service procedures and techniques in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintain logs on daily activities and events as required.
- Provide technical support to the Lead and Chief Engineer. Assist in the technical training of less experienced staff.
- Effectively communicate to the appropriate party/parties the status and activity of building operations and conditions and promptly report any potential or existing problems.
- Available for various shifts, to fill in for other staff, and to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs as needed. Respond to after hours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather, power outage and other related situations including clean-up activities per on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations.
- Promote, establish and maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication, routine follow-up and a high level of customer service.
- Review the BMS and energy monitoring systems on a daily basis to ensure energy efficient operations
- Attends trainings and classes in order to further enhance knowledge where applicable.
- Proven ability to respond to all situations in an urgent manner and address the situation until a resolution is met
- Willingness to attend schooling to obtain different licenses/certifications as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Assist in the monitoring and implementation of OSHA requirements.
- May procure vendor/contract prices for mechanical parts, equipment and tools.
- MA Refrigeration Technician(RT) License
- High School diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.
- A minimum of 4 to 6 years as an Engineer 1 or equivalent
- Comprehensive training and certification in HVAC and other technologies relating to building engineering and/or…
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