Building Engineer

About the Role

The Building Engineer will focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment across all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others to successfully complete daily and weekly work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, monitoring, and repairs to Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards.
• Maintain responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency.
• Maintain equipment by cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and replacing parts to ensure HVAC systems and associated equipment operate at optimum performance levels.
• Record readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory.
• Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Required to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach, and lay as needed to access equipment components for extended periods.
• May work in exposed conditions such as heat, sunlight, rain, cold, and daylight.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2-4 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems.
• Ability to analyze the operation of various Commercial or Industrial Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems, determine the cause of problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Computer literacy for record-keeping and work order systems.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and stay on task in a customer service-oriented environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Capable of working in controlled environments (cleanrooms, labs, or specialized spaces).
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Work involves exposure to various building systems and potentially hazardous materials.
• Must maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial property or corporate office environments.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC.
• Knowledge of office furniture systems installation and repair.
• General roofing repair experience.
• Locksmith skills and knowledge of door hardware systems.