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Building Engineer | Montgomery County

Thomas Park · Montgomery County, MD · Today
On-siteManagement$28–$33/hrFull-time

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
  • Plumbing
    • Identify and repair common restroom fixtures: faucets, toilets, urinals, floor drains
      • Repair/replace drain traps, supply lines, flush valves, diaphragms
    • Water fountain repairs
  • Understand fire life safety sprinkler systems: isolation valves, wet vs. dry pipes
    • Source parts from distributors; know where to get what
  • 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
  • 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

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