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Watch Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield

White Plains, NYJob$48.32–56.85/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$48.32–56.85/hr
Location
White Plains, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

City Of White Plains Refrigeration LicenseCity Of White Plains High Pressure Stationary Engineer LicenseLegally Required Permits Or Licenses

Job overview

The Watch Engineer operates, maintains, and repairs building mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related systems. The position requires both a City of White Plains Refrigeration License and a City of White Plains High Pressure Stationary Engineer License. Candidates must have 2 to 4 years of commercial building operations and maintenance experience, along with knowledge of energy management and building systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Commercial Building OperationsBuilding MaintenanceHVAC SystemsBoiler SystemsRefrigerant SystemsEnergy Management SystemsBuilding Systems OperationsInterpersonal SkillsLifting 50 LbsRigging and LiftingClear SpeechReading Schematics

Qualifications

City of White Plains Refrigeration LicenseCity of White Plains High Pressure Stationary Engineer License2 to 4 Years Commercial Building ExperienceLegally Required Permits or Licenses

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title

Watch Engineer

Job Description Summary

This position will require both City of White Plains Refrigeration License and City of White Plains High Pressure Stationary Engineer License

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Operation, maintenance, and repair of all boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water

  • Operation, maintenance and repair of refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, float valves, together with all refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature, and air conditioning systems in their entirety

  • Operation, maintenance and repair of pumps handling water or other secondary refrigerating liquids together with all valves, appurtenances and lines used in the system

  • Operation, maintenance and repair of air compressors, together with distribution lines and all valves and devices for air control

  • Operation, maintenance and repair of all natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including all valves and control devices

  • Operation, maintenance and repair of water filters, softeners, piping and pumps used in conjunction with water distribution, including all sinks and toilet bowls, including all supply lines, drains, water lines, control devices and sprinkler systems

  • Operation, maintenance and repair of all types of electrical motors and engines used to power pumps, compressors and fans

  • Maintenance of elevators except where this type of equipment is serviced and maintained by specialized contractors

  • Operation, maintenance and repair of building automation systems for HVAC, including consoles, data gathering panels, remote sensors and indicating devices

  • Operation, maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer systems, sump pumps including basins, water closets, urinals and piping

  • Maintenance and repair of trash compactors, including electrical and hydraulic systems

  • Maintenance and repair of all kitchen equipment excluding tenant owned equipment

  • General Maintenance may including but not limited to:

  • Repairs on toilet facilities including soap dispensers

  • Repairs on registers and radiators

  • Replacement of lamps and cleaning of light fixtures

  • Removing ceiling tile

  • Minor repairs on furniture and floors

  • Maintaining and/or replacing door hardware

  • Repair of floor maintenance equipment and Venetian blinds

  • Maintenance painting in equipment rooms, cooling tower and other building facilities

  • Assist in the replacement of filters in the HVAC equipment

  • General cleaning in mechanical spaces and perimeter inductions units

  • Cleanup of equipment in engine room and shop

  • Miscellaneous handyman work requiring the limited use of hand tools

  • Replace fire extinguishers when needed

Requirements

  • This position will require both City of White Plains Refrigeration License and City of White Plains High Pressure Stationary Engineer License

  • Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience in commercial building operations and maintenance

  • Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, gas lines, water systems, and the like

  • Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques and operations

  • Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair

  • Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with tenants, clients and vendors

  • Possess any permits or licenses required by law or code (e.g., refrigeration license, etc.)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices

  • Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine

  • Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work

  • Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you

  • Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing

  • Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics

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: $48.32 - $56.85

Cushman & Wakefield 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: “Cushman & Wakefield”

How this job compares

Set against the 666 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$48.32–56.85/hr
  • US median$36–44/hr295 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $52.59/hr, is 31% above the US median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the top quarter of Building Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 31 open Building Engineer jobs in New York and 666 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Building Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 570 postings).
Education
40 of the 666 open Building Engineer jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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