Engineer II

About the Role

The Building Engineer II is a skilled, mid-level facilities professional responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems and infrastructure. The position performs journey-level work in one or more technical specialties while providing support across multiple building trades and facility services. Responsibilities may include HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation and controls, life-safety systems, carpentry, masonry, painting, welding, machining, grounds, and general building maintenance. The Engineer II works independently or as part of a facilities team and exercises sound judgment in diagnosing equipment problems, prioritizing work, responding to emergencies, and coordinating maintenance activities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Building Systems Operations & Maintenance

• Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, air-handling units, cooling towers, refrigeration, and other mechanical systems.
• Operate and maintain electrical distribution, lighting, emergency power, generators, UPS systems, and related infrastructure within assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plumbing, domestic water, sanitary, piping, valves, pumps, and fixtures.
• Operate and monitor building automation/management systems (BAS/BMS), environmental controls, alarms, and automated equipment.
• Maintain mechanical rooms, utility areas, equipment rooms, and general building infrastructure.
• Support efficient building operation, occupant comfort, equipment reliability, and energy conservation.

Inspections, Troubleshooting & Repairs

• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and building systems to identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other facility-system malfunctions.
• Use technical manuals, drawings, schematics, meters, diagnostic equipment, and computerized systems to identify problems and determine corrective action.
• Perform repairs, installations, replacements, modifications, and upgrades to building systems and infrastructure.
• Escalate complex issues to supervisors, specialized technicians, engineers, or contractors when appropriate.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Complete inspections, lubrication, filter and belt replacement, adjustments, cleaning, testing, calibration, and other routine maintenance.
• Identify aging, deteriorating, or unreliable equipment and recommend repair, replacement, or improvement.
• Maintain accurate maintenance histories and recommend adjustments to preventive-maintenance schedules as needed.

Facility Services & Work Orders

• Respond to facility service requests and work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Prioritize work based on safety, urgency, operational impact, and established service requirements.
• Utilize CMMS or other computerized facility-management systems to receive, update, document, and close work orders.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, equipment conditions, inspections, and follow-up requirements.
• Communicate work status, operational impacts, delays, and recommended corrective actions to appropriate personnel.

Safety, Compliance & Emergency Response

• Perform all work in accordance with applicable safety procedures, building and mechanical codes, environmental requirements, and organizational policies.
• Follow lockout/tagout, confined-space, hot-work, fall-protection, electrical-safety, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Support inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection, emergency power, alarms, and other life-safety systems.
• Respond to building emergencies, equipment failures, utility interruptions, leaks, alarms, and other facility-related incidents.
• Take appropriate action to protect people, property, equipment, and critical operations.
• Participate in emergency response, after-hours, on-call, or rotating coverage as required.

Contractor, Vendor & Project Support

• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, service providers, inspectors, and other outside resources.
• Assist with quotes, service recommendations, scheduling, access, and coordination of contractor activities.
• Monitor contractor work for safety, quality, and compliance with established requirements.
• Support renovation, construction, equipment replacement, commissioning, and capital-improvement projects.
• Assist with equipment start-up, testing, documentation, and project turnover.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of commercial or institutional building systems and facility operations.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and repair skills involving mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and facility-management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, test equipment, and maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and standard computer applications.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work independently, and respond effectively to changing operational needs.
• Ability to recognize safety concerns and appropriately escalate complex or hazardous conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training, vocational education, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in building engineering, facilities maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, or a related trade.
• Typically 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, building engineering, stationary engineering, commercial property maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required licenses, certifications, or credentials.