Building Engineer - Commercial Office

Building Engineer - Commercial Office (Nashville, TN)

Requisition Number : COMME001555

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• Posted : March 11, 2025
• Full-Time

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Headquartered in Atlanta, Cousins is a fully integrated, self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). Cousins has a simple, compelling strategy : Premier urban Sun Belt office portfolio, Disciplined about capital allocation, Best-in-class balance sheet, with Strong local operating platforms. Acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets.

This position is located at Neuhoff in Nashville, TN. This position is on-site. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Responsibilities : Electrical Systems :

Possess an understanding of A.C. circuits and safety procedures

Trouble-shoot and find short circuits or ground in single or three-phase A.C. circuits

Replace outlets, switches, lighting ballasts, circuit breakers and motor control starters

HVAC Systems :

Possess an understanding of the refrigeration cycle. Must have passed the test for a universal CFC license

Conduct preventative maintenance of air handling units

Respond to HVAC calls and make repairs or adjustments as needed

Test and adjust chemical treatment levels in water system

Perform daily inspections on chillers. Make adjustments as necessary. Record findings in the chiller log.

Replace belts, motors, bearings, actuators, and valves on air handling units and cooling towers

Adjust pneumatic or direct digital control (DDC) controllers and actuators for proper operation

Adjust set points, start-up and temperature on building energy management system

Trouble-shoot power induction units (PIU) or Fan Powered Terminal Units (FPIU) to determine if operating properly

Trouble-shoot, adjust, and balance pumping system

Plumbing Systems :

Possess an understanding of the plumbing systems

Rebuild and repair flush valves and faucets.

Responsible for the replacement of wax bowel seal, remounting of toilet urinals and lavatories.

Responsible for the preventative maintenance of a systems pump.

Adjust and service pressure-reducing valves

Life Safety Systems :

Possess an understanding of the operation of the propertys life safety systems

Identify and respond to fire alarm and trouble calls. Properly enable and disable points.

Conduct a weekly inspection of Emergency Generator and Fire Pump and record results in log. Make recommendations for outside service as appropriate.

Miscellaneous Systems :

Repair and replace door closures, door hardware and door operators

Adjust and repair security systems

Possess an understanding of mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams

Miscellaneous Responsibilities :

Must be available for afterhours and weekend assignments.

Required or Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

A minimum of six years of experience in the building maintenance industry.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Must be knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of the following tools : ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, volt meter, manual drain auger, plumbers helper, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguisher.

Extensive knowledge in Chiller and Boiler operations is required. Must be able to operate heavy equipment such as chillers, generators, switchgear, pumps, air handling units etc.

Must have excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Must be a team player, able to work outside the core business hours when needed and willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position.

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of operations.

Must be a self-starter and able to work well with minimal supervision.

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Must be willing to work rotating shifts.

Responsiveness Need to perform responsibilities with an acute sense of urgency to meet the needs of others; respond to solve problems; willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position

Integrity - Demonstrate sound business ethics; consistently comply with organizational values; protect confidential information

Customer Service Demonstrate optimum customer service delivery while performing all job functions

Communication - Able to clearly express ideas; present verbal information in a straightforward manner; ask questions in order to open channels of communication; listen to understand perspective of others

Physical Demands :

Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning and repair / maintenance tasks

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis

Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, handling objects, reaching with hands and arms, talking, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity

Cousins is an equal opportunity employer where employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and aptitude. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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