Engineer

Job Title

Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Engineer supports the daily operation, maintenance, and reliability of Sony PlayStation facilities in San Diego and Orange County within a fast-paced environment in the video game industry. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and inspections of building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems to ensure facilities operate safely, efficiently, and at a high standard.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Engineer supports the daily operation, maintenance, and reliability of Sony PlayStation facilities in San Diego and Orange County. Working as part of the facilities and engineering team, this role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building systems and equipment to provide safe, reliable, comfortable, and well-maintained facilities.

The Engineer performs preventive and corrective maintenance across HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems while responding to work orders, facility issues, and emergency conditions. This position works closely with Cushman & Wakefield facilities leadership, other engineering personnel, vendors, property management, and Sony PlayStation stakeholders to support day-to-day business operations and minimize facility disruptions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs associated with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and general building systems across assigned Sony PlayStation facilities.

• Operate and maintain HVAC equipment and systems including chillers (air and/or water cooled), DX units, pumps, cooling towers, fan coil units, VAV systems, air distribution systems, and associated equipment as applicable to assigned facilities.

• Monitor and adjust mechanical and control systems, including gauges, control panels, valves, thermostats, diffusers, pumps, motors, and other equipment necessary to maintain comfortable and reliable building conditions.

• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), alarms, equipment status, and building conditions and respond appropriately to identified issues.

• Verify field conditions, troubleshoot equipment and system issues, identify root causes when possible, and perform necessary repairs or adjustments within the Engineer's capabilities and responsibilities.

• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with Cushman & Wakefield standards, site procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and industry best practices.

• Perform preventive maintenance activities including filter changes, coil cleaning, equipment inspections, lubrication, belt inspection and replacement, bearing inspection and replacement, alignment, cleaning, adjustments, and other scheduled maintenance activities as applicable.

• Inspect mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, equipment rooms, fan rooms, pumps, motors, generators, fire pumps, sump pumps, ejector pumps, cooling equipment, and other building infrastructure as applicable.

• Identify abnormal equipment conditions, leaks, noises, temperatures, pressures, vibrations, alarms, or other indicators of potential equipment failure and promptly investigate or escalate findings.

• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs within applicable licensing requirements and established safety procedures.

• Perform plumbing repairs including water closets, urinals, flush valve assemblies, faucets, lavatories, drains, and other plumbing fixtures and systems as appropriate.

• Perform general building repairs and maintenance including doors, ceilings, walls, flooring, handrails, signage, lighting, fixtures, hardware, and other facility components.

• Inspect facility spaces and equipment areas to ensure they are maintained in a safe, clean, organized condition and are free of inappropriate storage, obstructions, and debris.

• Inspect emergency exit signs, emergency lighting, egress pathways, stairs, and exits and ensure access remains clear and unobstructed.

• Support fire and life-safety inspections and testing in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements, local jurisdictional requirements, Cushman & Wakefield standards, site procedures, and direction from facilities leadership.

• Complete assigned preventive maintenance and corrective work orders accurately and within established service expectations.

• Document work performed, equipment conditions, readings, deficiencies, repairs, parts used, and follow-up requirements within the applicable CMMS/work-order management system.

• Communicate equipment deficiencies, recurring failures, safety concerns, operational risks, and recommended repairs or replacements to facilities leadership.

• Maintain accurate equipment information and assist with verification of asset inventories, equipment locations, nameplate information, maintenance requirements, and asset condition.

• Participate in regular facility inspections and site walks and proactively identify maintenance deficiencies or conditions requiring corrective action.

• Respond promptly and professionally to facility service requests and customer concerns and communicate status and resolution as appropriate.

• Coordinate with third-party vendors and contractors performing maintenance, inspections, repairs, or projects and provide site access, equipment information, and technical support as required.

• Monitor vendor work when assigned and communicate concerns regarding safety, workmanship, scope, or equipment conditions to facilities leadership.

• Support planned equipment shutdowns, electrical shutdowns, maintenance activities, projects, and other work that may impact facility operations.

• Respond immediately to emergency situations including equipment failures, leaks, electrical issues, HVAC failures, fire/life-safety events, evacuations, and other facility incidents as directed.

• Participate in after-hours and emergency response activities when required to protect building systems and minimize disruption to Sony PlayStation business operations.

• Assist with facility projects, equipment installations, renovations, moves, and other operational initiatives as directed.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals, drawings, schematics, construction documents, specifications, and other technical documentation necessary to operate and maintain building systems.

• Maintain tools, equipment, mechanical spaces, engineering areas, and assigned workspaces in a safe, clean, and organized condition.

• Follow established lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, ladder safety, fall protection, PPE, and other applicable safe-work practices.

• Comply with applicable codes, regulations, governmental requirements, Cushman & Wakefield policies, Sony PlayStation requirements, and established site procedures related to building operations and maintenance.

• Complete all required Cushman & Wakefield safety and technical training within established timelines.

• Maintain a professional appearance and interact respectfully and professionally with Sony PlayStation employees, facilities personnel, vendors, property management, and other building occupants.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, energy efficiency, building performance, and overall facility operations and communicate recommendations to facilities leadership.

• Perform other engineering, maintenance, and facility responsibilities as required to support assigned Sony PlayStation locations and business operations.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical Proficiency Troubleshooting & Problem Solving Initiative Safety Focus Customer Service Communication Teamwork & Collaboration Flexibility Organization & Prioritization Sense of Urgency

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Graduate of an apprenticeship program, technical school, trade school, or equivalent technical training preferred.

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building systems in a commercial, corporate, industrial, campus, or similar environment.

• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial HVAC and mechanical equipment.

• Experience with HVAC equipment such as air-handling systems, VAVs, fan coil units, pumps, motors, DX equipment, chillers, cooling towers, and associated controls preferred.

• Experience troubleshooting plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general building maintenance issues.

• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and/or Energy Management Systems (EMS) preferred.

• Experience utilizing CMMS/work-order management systems to receive, document, update, and complete preventive and corrective maintenance activities preferred.

• Experience supporting critical building systems and responding to equipment failures or facility emergencies preferred.

• Experience working with outside contractors, service providers, and specialized technical vendors preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot facility issues, identify appropriate corrective actions, complete repairs within individual capabilities, a