General HVAC Engineer II
Industry: Commercial Real Estate (CRE)
Reports to: Chief Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC
Firm Overview
Charlotte-based Northwood Office was established by Northwood Investors LLC, a privately held global real estate investment and management firm with $8 billion in assets under management, to provide a comprehensive approach to meeting office space needs. Offering best-in-class services in commercial development, leasing and property management, Northwood Office is committed to creating and sustaining work environments that inspire by focusing on enhancing quality of life, productivity, flexibility and community.
Position Brief
Responsible for repair and preventive maintenance work on in-house equipment and buildings. Assist in directing activities of HVAC contractors engaged in repair, maintenance and installation activities for properties assigned to them.
Principal Responsibilities
- Works closely with the Chief Engineer to coordinate the activities of support personnel.
- Must have a good working knowledge of Cooling Towers, Pumps, AHU’s, RTU’s, VAV’s, PIU’s, Split Systems and other HVAC equipment.
- Help improve existing procedures by examples and recommendations.
- Assist other operations personnel as needed.
- Facilitate compliance with job specifications, company policy and procedures.
- Set personal goals and document 20 hours of relatable training annually.
- Help implement preventive maintenance programs on mechanical equipment and building maintenance.
- Review work orders to determine work priorities as needed.
- Help with chemical application on cooling towers.
- Assist in executing work activities in a cost-effective manner.
- Provide leadership and direction by example to fellow employees.
- Must have good working knowledge of building automation systems. Tridium and Trane Synchrony experience preferred.
Qualifications, Education & Experience Required
- Five Years HVAC experience in commercial systems preferred.
- Microsoft applications experience preferred.
- Good listening and communication skills are essential to this position.
- CFC certification preferred.
- Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, as needed, as well as variable shifts and emergency on-call rotation.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift and/or move equipment ranging from 20 to 35 pounds. Occasionally lift or pull heavier items, weighing from 35 to 80 pounds.
- Maintain sufficient mobility to walk, stand, and work on a ladder for prolonged periods, and to maneuver in tight spaces such as ceiling space and roof access.
- Regularly bend, stoop, crouch, squat, climb, or kneel while installing or repairing equipment.
All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
