Bilingual Building Engineer (English/Spanish) | Prince George’s & Montgomery Counties

About The Company J. Thomas Property Services specializes in commercial small projects, including tenant improvements, interior build-outs, renovations, and property repairs. Our team partners with contractors and property managers to deliver reliable, high-quality work through strong communication, accountability, and efficient project execution. About The Role The Building Engineer is a bilingual, roving, multi-trade commercial maintenance professional responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of a portfolio of commercial properties throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this position. This is not a stationary facility role. Engineers travel between assigned properties, manage their own work order queue, respond to maintenance needs, and provide reliable support across multiple commercial buildings. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, troubleshooting a variety of building systems, communicating professionally in both English and Spanish, and using technology to document work, provide updates, and manage daily responsibilities. Portfolio types include retail, office buildings, and outpatient medical facilities. What You'll Do HVAC Navigate commercial HVAC systems: rooftops, split systems, VAV, etc.Basic thermostat troubleshooting: programming, set points, sensor issuesIdentify components and isolate problems; know when a vendor is needed Electrical No high-voltage work, low and line voltage onlyChange light bulbs, ballasts, LED drivers, small fan motors, exhaust fansSafely isolate circuits before working: lockout/tagout mindsetWhole fixture replacement using LED modificationsIdentify what equipment is powered by and how to safely de-energize it Plumbing Identify and repair common restroom fixtures: faucets, toilets, urinals, floor drainsRepair/replace drain traps, supply lines, flush valves, diaphragmsWater fountain repairsNOT doing new plumbing installs: repair and replacement onlyUnderstand fire life safety sprinkler systems: isolation valves, wet vs. dry pipesSource parts from distributors; know where to get what Life Safety Systems Working knowledge (not hands-on repair) of: fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, fire pumpsKnow how to operate isolation valves and identify system statusUnderstand what triggers alarms, what is a nuisance vs. an actual eventKnow when NOT to touch something and when to call a licensed vendor Carpentry / General Maintenance Basic drywall repair: patching holes, backer board installationBasic framing: understanding how walls are builtOperate power tools: drills, chop saws, wood saws Work Order Systems Prior experience with a digital work order platform is highly preferred (any platform)Must be able to: receive, acknowledge, complete, log time and labor on work ordersSelf-prioritize work queue based on urgency and building needs Qualifications Experience Background: Roving commercial building engineer: this is the gold standard (not stationary)Commercial property management maintenance, any portfolio typeMulti-site facility maintenance: multi-tenant, retail, office, or mixed-use Minimum Qualifications Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.2+ years in commercial maintenanceExperience across multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry)Clean driving record - non-negotiable (company vehicles on roads daily)Smartphone proficient: email, work order apps, navigation, photo documentationAvailable for on-call rotation (2 weeks on, then rotating break based on team size, typically 8-12 weeks off) Preferred Qualifications Experience with work order management system (any platform)Understanding of demising walls, fire ratings, commercial building codesLife safety familiarity: fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire pumps Salary range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00, based on experience