Full-Time

Operating Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield

10,001+ employees

Global commercial real estate services provider

Compensation Overview

$34 - $40/hr

Annapolis, MD, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • 5+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting
  • High School Diploma of GED Equivalent
  • Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses, such as Refrigeration Certificate of Fitness, High Pressure Boiler License, High Pressure Steam Operator, etc.)
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks (where applicable)
  • Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word
  • Experience in operation, maintenance and basic repair of HVAC, boilers, heaters, pumps, refrigerant systems, compressors, water systems, etc.
  • Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques and operations.
  • Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair.
Responsibilities
  • Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC requirements of the building(s)
  • Maintain heating equipment, chillers (air and/ or water cooled), DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems, etc.
  • Monitor and adjust all mechanical/pneumatic equipment, steam stations, control gauges, distributor panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers, and other equipment necessary to provide a comfortable environment for the buildings
  • Verify field conditions and perform any necessary repairs or adjustments
  • Monitor Energy Management
  • Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, and floors and other general repairs, adjustments and installations about the property
  • Perform repairs to plumbing fixtures (water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, lavatories, etc.)
  • Perform preventive maintenance duties in accordance with C&W standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices. including changing filters, cleaning coils, flushing condensers, punching tubes, greasing fan, pump and motor bearings as required, inspecting and adjusting belts, replacing motor bearings, aligning pulleys and shafts, monitor condenser, chilled, heating and secondary water chemical treatment and its associated feed equipment, clean and maintain cooling towers, and perform annual inspections and other scheduled routines as directed.
  • Inspect engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling tower, all motors, house pumps, electric rooms, back-up generator, fire pump(s), sump pump(s), and ejector pumps. Replace lamps, light fixtures, reinstall or replace signage, verify rooms are clean and clear of obstructions and debris
  • Check for properly operating emergency exit signs and lights and ensure free and clear access to emergency stairs and exits. Perform additional fire and life safety inspections as per NFPA and local jurisdiction, C&W standards, building protocol and as directed by superiors and property management
Desired Qualifications
  • Graduate of apprentice program or trade school preferred
  • May be required to have certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s depending on market licensure requirements

Cushman & Wakefield provides commercial real estate services to property owners, tenants, and investors worldwide. It helps with property sales, leasing, facilities management, and valuation by combining market research, brokerage, and advisory services. Revenue comes from commissions, management and consulting fees, and strategic investments. The company differentiates itself with a global network, full-service offerings, industry recognition, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, aiming to help clients optimize their real estate portfolios.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1917

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Revenue hit $2.8 billion in Q2 2026, up 11% year over year.
  • 2025 revenue reached $10.3 billion, the highest annual total in company history.
  • Healthcare capital markets and MOB volume strengthened after June 2026 transaction wins.

What critics are saying

  • The DOJ's RealPage case from January 2025 still exposes CWK's multifamily platform.
  • June 30, 2026 filings show a $78 million payroll-tax dispute and $50 million exposure.
  • The RealPage lawsuit threatens multifamily growth and distracts management through 2027.

What makes Cushman & Wakefield unique

  • CWK spans leasing, capital markets, valuation, and services across 350 offices in 60 countries.
  • Its healthcare advisory and loan restructuring hires deepen specialized platforms in 2026.
  • Thalhimer's 2025 volume, plus 53,000 employees, gives CWK alliance distribution and local reach.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
6ix
Sep 10th, 2026
Cushman & Wakefield: Investment Sales team named finalist across six categories at 2026 REIV Awards.

Cushman & Wakefield: Investment Sales team named finalist across six categories at 2026 REIV Awards. Cushman & Wakefield's Investment Sales team has been named a finalist across six categories at the 2026 REIV Awards for Excellence, including Commercial Agency of the Year. The nominations recognise the team's performance across commercial property, spanning client outcomes, major transactions, marketing campaigns and individual achievements. The REIV Awards for Excellence recognise outstanding achievement across Victoria's real estate industry, with Cushman & Wakefield's six finalist nominations highlighting the depth of expertise across its Victorian Investment Sales business. The nominations include: * Commercial Agency of the Year (Victoria) * Agent of the Year - Daniel Wolman * Agent of the Year - Leon Ma * Best Marketing Campaign - Midtown, 246 Bourke Street, Melbourne * Best Marketing Campaign - 575 Church Street, Richmond * Best Marketing Campaign - 1111 High Street, Armadale Cushman & Wakefield's International Director and Co-Head of Investment Sales Australia, Daniel Wolman said the recognition was a significant achievement for the team.

Prudential Finance
Sep 7th, 2026
Housing downturn could reshape $3.6 trillion property capital.

Housing downturn could reshape $3.6 trillion property capital. Australia's housing downturn could have consequences well beyond residential property, with property industry leaders warning that weaker home values may affect consumer spending while changes to investment incentives reshape where private capital is deployed. The issue emerged prominently at The Australian Financial Review Property Summit, where Morgan Stanley Australia investment banking chief Tim Church said housing prices could ultimately fall by as much as 15 per cent from peak to trough. Church characterised housing as Australia's most important single asset class and warned that the scale of the correction could make the downturn unusually significant. The concern is not limited to homeowners. Lower property values can weaken household confidence and balance sheets, potentially reducing discretionary spending and creating flow-on effects for commercial assets such as shopping centres. QIC head of real estate Deborah Coakley told the summit that continued consumer spending depends partly on households remaining confident about their financial position. Commercial property faces two-sided impact. For commercial property investors, the housing correction creates competing forces. Weaker consumer confidence could place pressure on retail property and other assets exposed to household expenditure. At the same time, changes affecting residential property investment may encourage some investors to consider commercial alternatives. Separate reporting from the summit said major commercial-property executives expect recent tax changes to create a significant reallocation of investor capital towards commercial assets. Charter Hall chief executive David Harrison described the potential change as "seismic". The broader pool of Australian residential investment property has been estimated at about $3.6 trillion. That figure does not mean $3.6 trillion is expected to move into other assets; rather, it illustrates the scale of capital whose investment economics could be affected. Contemporary reporting suggested that even a comparatively small reallocation from that pool would represent a substantial change in property investment flows. Falling prices may influence financing conditions. The downturn also comes as the property development sector faces heightened financial pressure. Church's comments at the summit occurred alongside discussion of the collapse of Sydney developer Bathla and emerging strains in private property credit. Public reporting from the event said he viewed the Bathla situation as evidence of pressure within property-development finance as house prices weaken. Lower residential valuations can matter to developers and lenders because project feasibility, land values, sales expectations and financing decisions are closely connected to expected property prices. The AFR Property Summit agenda placed Church's keynote alongside senior executives from Charter Hall, Scentre Group, Cushman & Wakefield and QIC, reflecting the wider commercial-property focus of the discussion. For property investors, the central issue is therefore broader than the direction of house prices alone. A substantial residential correction could influence household spending, investment allocation and the relative appeal of different property sectors. The potential movement of capital also comes at a time when commercial-property owners are reporting strong investor demand for some assets and constrained supply, adding another variable to the adjustment under way across Australia's property market. SOURCE ATTRIBUTION: Based on reporting by The Australian Financial Review and its 2026 Property Summit coverage, published 7 September 2026.

Cision
Sep 4th, 2026
New Business Developer at SLP to drive continued strong growth.

New Business Developer at SLP to drive continued strong growth. Max Magnusson has assumed the role of Business Developer, focusing on the business development of new construction projects across SLP's entire geographical operating area. Max joins SLP from Cushman & Wakefield, having previously worked at Croisette. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in numerous major establishment and leasing projects involving logistics properties across Sweden and has built an extensive industry network. "With his experience in leasing, business development, and the logistics market, Max is a valuable addition to SLP. His expertise and network will strengthen our ability to identify and execute new business opportunities, increase our focus on new construction projects, and contribute to leasing larger premises within our portfolio. This appointment further expands our commercial organization and creates even better conditions for continued growth and value creation," says Filip Persson, CEO of SLP. For further information, please contact: Filip Persson, CEO of SLP, telephone: +46 733 27 27 57 About SLP - Swedish Logistic Property Swedish Logistic Property - SLP - is a Swedish property company that acquires, develops, and manages logistic properties with sustainability in focus. Value growth is created through development of the properties which are located in Sweden's most important logistic hubs. The property portfolio comprises a lettable area of approx. 1,625,000 sqm. SLP is a partner that takes responsibility and through this creates value for both tenants as well as for the company and its shareholders. SLP's share of series B is listed at Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap. For further information about SLP: slproperty.se.

Citybiz
Sep 3rd, 2026
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer names Harry Nash assistant portfolio manager in Richmond.

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer names Harry Nash assistant portfolio manager in Richmond. September 3, 2026 Harry Nash Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce that Harry Nash has joined the Commercial Property Services team in Richmond as an assistant portfolio manager. Mr. Nash recently graduated from James Madison University, earning a bachelor's degree in Sport and Recreation Management with a minor in Business Administration. About Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Thalhimer was founded in 1913 and currently has offices in Richmond, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Fredericksburg, Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Lynchburg, Virginia. The company has nearly 100 broker professionals and employs approximately 545 associates. Thalhimer represents, on behalf of its clients, a property portfolio of 56 million leasable square feet, management of more than 21 million square feet of commercial property, and nearly 13,000 multifamily units. In 2025, Thalhimer completed over 1,880 transactions with a transactional volume of more than $2.04 billion. Thalhimer is the region's leading provider of comprehensive commercial real estate services, including corporate services, investment sales, tenant representation, project management, asset management, and the sale and leasing of office, industrial and retail properties. To learn more, visit www.thalhimer.com. Independently Owned and Operated / A Member of the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.

New Hampshire Business Review
Sep 2nd, 2026
Housing trends 2026: from the ground up.

Housing trends 2026: from the ground up. Housing trends 2026: from the ground up. As New Hampshire grapples with its housing shortage, legislators at the state and federal levels have moved to increase the supply by tempering zoning regulations, adjusting funding programs and encouraging new development. Meanwhile, home prices continue to rise, interest rates remain high, and inflation nips at every gain. What parts of the state are seeing the most success? How are local land use boards responding? And is there any relief in sight for buyers staring down a $600,000 median home price this year? In this seminar, our panel of experts from Sheehan Phinney, New Hampshire Housing, and The Stabile Companies will address the latest trends on land use and development, how zoning disputes are playing out in the courts and what innovations have shown the most promise. Join us for a free webinar. Thursday, september 17, 2026 11:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M. Panelists. Chase Hagaman Managing Director, homeownership division New Hampshire Housing. Chase Hagaman serves as Managing Director of Homeownership at New Hampshire Housing, where he leads the agency's homeownership programs, lending initiatives, and servicing portfolio. Previously, he served as Director of Economic Development for the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs and as Deputy Director of the Governor's Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery. Chase is focused on expanding access to homeownership, strengthening lender partnerships, and supporting homebuyers across New Hampshire. Nicolas H.U. Harris associate, Business Litigation Group Environment and Energy Group Sheehan Phinney. Nick is a member of the firm's Business Litigation Group and Environment and Energy Group. Nick brings considerable case management experience and a strategic mindset to all phases of litigation. 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