Grade I Engineer

Cousins Properties is a fully integrated, self-administered, and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company, based in Atlanta, GA, and acting through its operating partnership, Cousins Properties LP, primarily invests in Class A office buildings located in high-growth Sun Belt markets. Founded in 1958, Cousins creates shareholder value through its extensive expertise in the development, acquisition, leasing, and management of high-quality real estate assets. The Company has a comprehensive strategy in place based on a simple platform, trophy assets, and opportunistic investments. For more information, please visit www.cousins.com.

Job Summary:

The Grade I Engineer will be responsible for the hands-on maintenance of building systems for the safe, efficient, and proper operations of all assigned properties. This role will perform repairs and help in the operation, monitoring, and performance of preventative maintenance on building systems as necessary. 

This position is located Atlanta, GA. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Description of Responsibilities:

Electrical Systems

• Must possess a basic understanding of A.C. circuits and safety procedures.
• Responsible for the proper reset of breakers and report shorts.
• Responsible for replacing outlets, switches, and lighting ballast.

HVAC Systems

• Must possess a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle with a universal CFC license.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of an AHU.
• Respond to HVAC calls; determine if repair is needed promptly.
• Responsible for testing & adjustment of chemical treatment levels in the water system.
• Perform a daily inspection and log of a chiller and service and adjustment.
• Replace belts, motors, bearings, actuators, and values on an AHU and Cooling Tower.
• Responsible for adjustments to pneumatic/DDC controllers and actuators for proper operation.
• Adjust set points, start-up, and temperature of the building energy management system.
• Trouble shoots a power induction unit (P.I.U. or F.P.T.U.) to determine if operating properly.
• Troubleshoot, adjust and balance the pumping system.

Plumbing Systems

• Must possess an understanding of plumbing systems.
• Rebuild and repair flush valves and faucets.
• Responsible for the replacement of wax bowel seal and remounting of toilet urinals and lavatories.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance of a systems pump.
• Adjust and service pressure-reducing valves.

Life Safety Systems

• Must possess an understanding of the operations of the building's life safety systems.
• Identify and respond to fire alarms and troubles promptly, properly enable and disable points.
• Conduct a weekly inspection and log of the Emergency Generator and Fire Pump, and recommend outside service.

Miscellaneous Systems

• Repair and replace door closures and door hardware as needed.
• Responsible for adjustment and repair of security systems
• Understanding of mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Employee must be available for remedial tasks such as painting, cleaning, and unclogging toilets or drains.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

• Employee must be available for shift or weekend assignments.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A minimum of six years of experience in the building maintenance industry.
• High School Diploma or GED required. Universal certification is 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 of 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 to open channels of communication; listen to understand the 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, 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.