Job Title

Building Controls Technician - Life Science

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.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

Operate advanced building systems in a critical environment ensuring minimal downtime.

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 buildingand site systems for assigned properties. 

Building systems include but are not limited to HVAC,electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying and fireprotection.

Perform, assist in or oversee the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting and repairor 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 the shop, penthouse equipment rooms and common areas clean, organized and safe. 

Follow inspection and service procedures outlined in the preventative maintenance and losscontrol programs. Coordinate, conduct and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion,organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance and loss control.

In depth daily monitoring of the BMS and site energy monitoring platform to confirm the buildingis running as efficiently as possible

Ability to 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 as well as suggestions forimprovements and take initiative to correct as appropriate particularly in regards to the BMS

Ability to run and review BMS reports on 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 the training and upgrading of skills of less experienced staff particularly in regard to the BMS and controls

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 afterhours emergencies such as fire, flooding, severe weather (including but not

limited to snow and ice removal) power outage and other related situations including clean-up

activities per on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations.

Promote and maintain a high standard in the operation of the properties. 

Promote, establish and

maintain positive relations with tenants via proactive communication, routine follow-up and a

high level of customer service.

Attends trainings and classes in order to further enhance knowledge where applicable particularly

as it relates to controls and BMS

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

Other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Functions:

Assist in the monitoring and implementation of OSHA requirements.

May procure vendor/contract prices for mechanical parts, equipment and tools.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent educational certification preferred.

A minimum of 2 to 4 years as a controls technician or equivalent field experience required including working knowledge of building and life science systems.

Comprehensive training in HVAC and other technologies relating to building engineering and/or equivalent job related training and experience.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast paced environment and deal effectively with multiple, simultaneous deadlines and projects. 

Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently and effectively set priorities.

Working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA and Life Safety codes and regulations preferred.

Consistent participation in on-call schedule for after hour calls required. This may include working alternative schedules during on-call period.

Ability to work overtime as needed to ensure critical systems stay running, with little or no notice

Advanced skills necessary to operate multiple building management systems

Ability to effectively communicate in writing as needed.

Working knowledge of web based work order systems such as Angus

Demonstrate exemplary tenant relations. 

Project a positive appearance and attitude at all times.

Flexibility to work at various properties that may be assigned from time to time.

Possess knowledge of safe and efficient operation of all equipment, power and hand tools

Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record when required.

Experience working with Johnson Controls or Automated Logic is preferred

Experience working in critical environments is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to stand, walk, reach and use arms to perform tasks as well as push and pull objects and grasp with hands.

Regular use of various machinery and tools.

Regularly required to talk and hear and occasionally required to smell.

Frequently required to sit, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights and in environments with temperature ranges both while working outside and inside.

Occasionally required to work around vibration or noise as well as dust. 

Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally required to lift and/or moveup to 75 lbs.

Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

Involves movement between departments, buildings, and floors to facilitate work.

May require the ability to operate a vehicle (i.e. truck, van, utility cart, etc.) or small tractor.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 in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or emailHRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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