Life Science Engineer 2

Cushman & Wakefield
Cambridge, MA
Job Title

Life Science Engineer 2

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.

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 building and site systems for assigned

properties. Building systems include but are not limited to HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water

treatment, hardware, keying and fire protection.

  • Perform, assist in or oversee the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting and repair or maintenance of complex

mechanical and electrical equipment.

  • 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 loss control programs. Coordinate,

conduct and/or provide support in the day-to-day completion, organization and accuracy of preventive maintenance and loss

control.

  • Daily check of the BMS and site energy monitoring platform to confirm the building is running as efficiently as possible
  • 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 for improvements and take

initiative to correct as appropriate.

  • 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.
  • 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 after hours 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.
  • 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

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: $39.95 - $47.00

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 email [email protected] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “C&W Services”
Posted 2026-01-17

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