Building Engineer | Montgomery County

About The Role

The Building Engineer is a roving, multi-trade commercial maintenance professional responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of a portfolio of commercial properties throughout Montgomery County. 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

• HVAC
  • Navigate commercial 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
• Electrical
  • 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

Qualifications

• Experience Background: Roving commercial building engineer — this is the gold standard (not stationary)
• Commercial property management maintenance — any portfolio type
• Multi-site facility maintenance — multi-tenant, retail, office, or mixed-use
• Minimum Qualifications: 2+ years in commercial maintenance (preferred)
• 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
• Able to: receive, acknowledge, complete, log time and labor on work orders
• Self-prioritize work queue based on urgency and building needs

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