Building Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, comprehensive preventative maintenance, and necessary repairs on critical commercial building systems, including:
  • HVAC equipment and mechanical infrastructure
  • Electrical distribution systems and lighting
  • Plumbing systems and fixtures
  • Commercial boilers and chillers
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Oversee the testing, preventative maintenance, and repair schedules for critical life-safety systems, emergency generators, and elevators.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues to minimize building downtime.

Operations & Tenant Relations

• Respond promptly, professionally, and courteously to tenant service requests and maintenance tickets.
• Carry out regular daily walkthroughs of mechanical rooms, roofs, common areas, and tenant spaces to identify and preempt potential issues.
• Maintain clean, safe, and highly organized mechanical rooms and maintenance workspaces.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in commercial building engineering or facilities maintenance.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing commercial HVAC (chillers/boilers), electrical, plumbing, and BAS networks.
• Certifications (Preferred): Relevant trade licenses or certifications (e.g., HVAC/EPA Universal, Universal R-410A, Boiler Operator/Black Seal license, or electrical/plumbing certifications) are highly desirable.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and customer service skills; ability to collaborate effectively with property management, tenants, and external vendors.
• Attributes: Highly reliable, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift heavy equipment, climb ladders, navigate roofs, and work comfortably in mechanical environments.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Collaborative and supportive property management team environment.
• Stable, long-term opportunity managing premier commercial assets in Iselin, NJ.