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This position requires strong technical expertise in at least one core trade (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing/Piping, or Central Plant Operations) while maintaining working knowledge across all major building systems.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesOperate and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and life-safety systems.Monitor central plant equipment including chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, and controls.Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer and Newmark standards.Record equipment readings and complete CMMS work orders accurately.Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement corrective actions.Respond to building emergencies including fire alarms, water leaks, and power interruptions.Escort and monitor vendors and contractors to ensure quality and safety compliance.Respond to tenant service requests in a timely and professional manner.Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency and reduce operating costs.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or equivalent required.2–5 years commercial building operations experience preferred.Experience in medical, laboratory, or mission-critical facilities preferred.CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSESValid U.S. Driver’s License required.EPA Universal Certification preferred.SMT, SMA, BOMI, or equivalent certifications preferred.OSHA training preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESStrong understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to lift up to 80 pounds.Frequent walking in large campus-style environments.Climbing ladders up to 30 feet and working from heights.Bending, kneeling, stooping, and working overhead.WORK ENVIRONMENTThis position supports a 24/7 operational facility.Shift work is required, including day, evening, and overnight rotations as assigned.Weekend and holiday work is required based on operational needs.Participation in on-call rotation for emergency response may be required.Work is performed in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and other industrial environments.","company":"Newmark","rawCompany":"newmark","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-12T11:06:36.150Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3013.00","title":"Facilities Managers","slug":"facilities-managers"},{"code":"49-9071.00","title":"Maintenance and Repair Workers, General","slug":"maintenance-and-repair-workers-general"},{"code":"51-8099.00","title":"Plant and System Operators, All Other","slug":"plant-and-system-operators-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"238290","title":"Other Building Equipment Contractors","slug":"other-building-equipment-contractors"},{"code":"238220","title":"Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors","slug":"plumbing-heating-and-air-conditioning-contractors"},{"code":"561210","title":"Facilities Support Services","slug":"facilities-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Engineer","description":"Job DescriptionOperating Engineer – Job DescriptionProperty: Life Science PlazaLocation: Houston, TexasPosition SummaryThe Operating Engineer is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all building systems at Life Science Plaza, a Class-A medical and life science facility operating in a 24/7 environment. 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