Engineer, Building

About the Role

A Building Engineer/Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing—or arranging for the repair of—all building operating systems in commercial, Class A office buildings and industrial/warehouse properties. May be assigned to a single building or multiple buildings as the sole engineer, working alongside a team of engineers, a property manager, and a property assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform all preventative maintenance, necessary maintenance, and repairs to mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety, fire protection, and security systems to ensure smooth property operations. Respond to any unusual conditions.
• Work independently while managing and performing day-to-day duties.
• Respond to tenant work order requests for HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical needs through direct contact or work order systems. Prioritize and address tenant requests promptly.
• Oversee and ensure outside service contractors perform work properly. Supervise general contractors and subcontractors during tenant build-out construction.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs and records. Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software is a plus.
• Provide a monthly narrative of activities to management or clients, highlighting non-routine events such as major projects, customer service items, and concerns.
• Conform to all written operating procedures for each site.
• Assist in snow and ice clearing operations, including coordinating plowing and salting activities by outside contractors.
• Participate in after-hours coverage via a call tree to handle building emergencies.
• Interface and collaborate with clients and company stakeholders.
• Perform other non-routine duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of building operations maintenance and/or engineering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC, generator systems, and energy management systems.
• General computer proficiency.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a positive approach to handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Must have reliable transportation and be available for after-hours emergencies.

Pay

The expected hourly rate for this position ranges from $24 to $38, determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and licenses or certifications.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Eligibility for additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity).