Engineer

Boston, MA, United States

Are you looking to join an innovative, global real estate company who builds communities and connects people to exceptional places? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At Oxford, our culture is truly one of a kind. Across business lines and around the world, we embrace the complex and tackle opportunities with speed and agility. We are ambitious and humble, forward looking and service-focused. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live. We believe that what is good for the environment is good for business. Together we deliver exceptional experiences to our over 2 million daily customers.

The Building Engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all building equipment and systems as well as performance of preventative and unscheduled maintenance; in accordance with Oxford guidelines. Under the Sr./Chief Engineer’s guidance, direct and coordinate engineering related activities to ensure a safe and secure work environment. Contribute to the efficient operation of the property while optimizing engineering efforts to meet or exceed expectations.

This position is in a Class A office space in Back Bay area (Boston) .

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Engineer will have the following responsibilities:

Perform engineering maintenance and repair activities, as required.

Use software based tenant request system to troubleshoot recurring problems and to increase tenant comfort.

Utilize PM program to ensure preventive maintenance (PM) is being scheduled and performed in a planned and effective manner.

Promote energy awareness and conservation utilizing the MACH energy program and the building’s energy management systems. Including working with property management to execute on the asset specific sustainability program.

Support Sr./Chief Engineer by overseeing vendors and contractors to ensure building systems are properly maintained and all work is performed in accordance with building rules and regulations and that safety plans are submitted when applicable.

Support Sr./Chief Engineer with oversight of construction activities including plan review, submitting comments and attending job site meetings to ensure compliance with base building standards and specifications and local authorities – building department, fire department, etc.

Assist with the management of capital and special projects, including – compliance with building rules and regulations, and ensuring proper close-out documentation.

Actively enforce life safety and emergency procedures and policies. Participate in and lead emergency response training sessions with PM’s.

Help Sr./Chief Engineer ensure property is in compliance with local, state and federal building codes, including OSHA regulations and asbestos operations and maintenance programs.

Pro-actively monitor good environmental practices – indoor air quality guidelines, refrigerant management, ACM, SPCC, hazardous waste management and disposal.

Implement and maintain accurate record keeping of relevant building information.

Qualifications:

Experience – Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in building operations. Strong “hands on” troubleshooting skills in HVAC, electrical and plumbing.

Education – High School diploma (equivalent) or trade school certificate emphasizing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety and building control systems.

Certifications - Relevant state/local license for HVAC preferred, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license, OSHA, ACM awareness and BOMA accredited course certifications desirable.

We offer competitive benefits starting from day 1!

Paid time off

13 Holidays

401k (and matching)

Competitive Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

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Our story: Oxford Properties Group (“Oxford”) is a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. It builds, buys, and grows defined real estate operating business with world-class management teams. Established in 1960, Oxford and its portfolio companies manage approximately C$87 billion of assets across four continents on behalf of their investment partners. Oxford’s owned portfolio encompasses office, logistics, retail, multifamily residential, life sciences, hotels, alternatives and credit in global gateway cities and high-growth hubs. A thematic investor with a committed source of capital, Oxford invests in properties, portfolios, development sites, debt, securities, and real estate businesses across the risk-reward spectrum. Together with its portfolio companies, Oxford is one of the world’s most active developers with over 80 projects currently underway globally across all major asset classes. Oxford is owned by OMERS, the Canadian defined benefit pension plan for Ontario's municipal employees.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.

About Us Working with us is more than just a job - it is an opportunity to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. Our employees take great pride in serving the communities in which they live and contributing in a variety of ways to make important community-based initiatives possible globally.

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