- Salary
- $34 – $44
- Location
- One Marina, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.
Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.
We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthens economies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returns for OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.
Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.
Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.
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We are looking for a hands-on Building Engineer to join our Operations team at a best-in-class Class “A” office tower in downtown Boston. Reporting into the Senior Engineer, you will help keep the building running safely, efficiently and reliably every day - operating and maintaining mechanical, electrical and life safety systems while delivering an outstanding experience for our tenants.
This is a customer-facing role where strong technical skills meet great service. If you take pride in your trade, enjoy solving problems, and want to grow your career in commercial building operations, this is a role where your impact will be felt every day.
You Will Be Responsible For
Mechanical Systems Operation & Maintenance
- Operate, monitor and adjust HVAC equipment (central plant, pumps, motors, fans, chillers, VSDs, compressors), building automation systems (BAS), lighting and life safety systems to maximize efficiency and tenant comfort
- Perform preventative maintenance (PM) tasks on schedule, along with routine repairs, minor plumbing repairs and drain cleaning
- Support the water treatment program, including recording and reviewing weekly readings
- Follow department policies for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials
Customer (Tenant) Relations & Service Response
- Respond to and resolve tenant service requests logged through the software-based tenant request system in a timely manner, keeping tenants informed throughout
- Troubleshoot recurring issues to proactively improve tenant comfort and building performance
- Deliver a customer-focused experience that models Oxford’s values
Contractor Support, Energy & General Duties
- Support and monitor contracted work to ensure it is completed safely and in compliance with building standards
- Execute energy awareness and conservation initiatives (e.g., the MACH energy program) and the asset-specific sustainability program in partnership with property management
- Support the Chief Engineer and Senior Engineer with construction, capital and special projects as needed, including plan review support and proper close-out documentation
- Assist with the building Operational Audit and perform miscellaneous maintenance tasks in support of the broader Property Management and Operations team
Required Skills & Experience
- Building systems experience: Hands-on experience operating and maintaining HVAC, BAS, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems in a commercial / Class “A” or comparable facility
- Technical operations experience: Minimum 3 years of technical and mechanical building operations experience
- Customer service & communication: Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Availability: Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to building emergencies as required
Note: This role requires the physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs and to safely use ladders.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery license and OSHA certification, or relevant state/local operating license
- High school diploma (or equivalent) or trade school certificate emphasizing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety and building control systems
- Experience with building management systems (BMS), electrical maintenance and repair, HVAC repair and preventative maintenance programs
- Skills in blueprint / construction drawing interpretation, as applied to technical areas
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The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. The base salary that is ultimately offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set.
The expected salary/hourly range for this position is $34 - $44 per hour.
You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.
Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.
Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers we proudly serve.
From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.
