Building Engineer – English/Spanish | Prince George’s & Montgomery Counties

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.

What You'll Do

• Navie HVAC systems: rooftops, split systems, VAV, etc.
• Basic thermostat troubleshooting: programming, set points, sensor issues
• Identify components and isolate problems; know when a vendor is needed
• No high-voltage work, low and line voltage only
• Change light bulbs, ballasts, LED drivers, small fan motors, exhaust fans
• Safely isolate circuits before working: lockout/tagout mindset
• Whole fixture replacement using LED modifications
• Identify what equipment is powered by and how to safely de-energize it
• Plumbing: Identify and repair common restroom fixtures: faucets, toilets, urinals, floor drains
• Repair/replace drain traps, supply lines, flush valves, diaphragms
• Water fountain repairs
• NOT doing new plumbing installs: repair and replacement only
• Understand fire life safety sprinkler systems: isolation valves, wet vs. dry pipes
• Source 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 pumps
• Know how to operate isolation valves and identify system status
• Understand what triggers alarms, what is a nuisance vs. an actual event
• Know when NOT to touch something and when to call a licensed vendor
• Carpentry / General Maintenance: Basic drywall repair: patching holes, backer board installation
• Basic framing: understanding how walls are built
• Operate 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 orders
• Self-prioritize work queue based on urgency and building needs

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in both English and Spanish are required. Professional proficiency in both languages is preferred.
• 2+ years in commercial maintenance
• Experience 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 documentation
• Available 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 codes
• Life safety familiarity: fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire pumps

Pay

The salary range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00, based on experience.