Life Science Controls Specialist

Job Title:

Life Science Controls Specialist

Job Description Summary Maintain 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 customers established operational and safety procedures especially to how it relates to building controls.

• Operate advanced building systems in a critical environment ensuring minimal downtime.
• 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, assist in or oversee the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting and repair or maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Review and provide feedback and changes for control sequencing and plans.
• 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.
• Assist in the monitoring of contractors, inspecting work and generating deficiency lists.
• Complete weekly water treatment and testing, review weekly water treatment reports for deficiencies.
• Assist more skilled employees with the completion of their mechanical work to learn new skills.
• Provide proper care to the assigned equipment, tools and uniforms; keep shop, penthouse equipment rooms and common areas clean, organized and safe.
• Follow inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventative 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.
• Perform in‑depth daily monitoring of the BMS and site energy monitoring platform to confirm the building is running as efficiently as possible.
• Make changes, additions and edits to the BMS.
• 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 and suggestions for improvements; take initiative to correct as appropriate, particularly in regards to the BMS.
• Run and review BMS reports on a routine basis.
• Employ service procedures and techniques in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain logs on daily activities and events as required.
• Provide technical support and assist in training and upgrading the skills of less experienced staff, particularly with regard to the BMS and controls.
• Effectively communicate the status and activity of building operations and conditions to the appropriate parties and promptly report any potential or existing problems.
• Be available for various shifts, fill in for other staff, and work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays to ensure adequate building coverage and perform necessary repairs as needed.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $42.23 – $49.68. C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at or email.

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