Building Engineer | Southern Maryland

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 Southern Maryland. 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. 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

• 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. 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.