Senior Building Engineer

About the role

Direct hire position in Tampa, FL. The role is active and hands‑on, involving work in various building environments. Employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, and occasional outdoor conditions (heat, cold, wind, precipitation). Comfort working on office building roofs and climbing ladders is required. Physical demands include talking and hearing; standing, walking, balancing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing; handling objects, reaching, frequently working with arms above the head; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds; and visual acuity requirements (close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception). Clear written and oral communication is essential.

Responsibilities

• System Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial building systems, including commercial HVAC, commercial plumbing, electrical distribution, and automated building controls
• Preventative Maintenance: Execute and optimize the property’s preventative maintenance logs, including quarterly safety system checks, mechanical room inspections, and structural assessments
• Vendor Management: Coordinate, schedule, and inspect work performed by outside specialized contractors (e.g., roofing, elevator maintenance, fire safety) to verify compliance with standards and budget parameters
• Customer Relations: Respond quickly and professionally to customer work orders, explaining solutions clearly and ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
• Property Inspections: Perform routine walkthroughs of common areas, parking garages, and building envelopes to immediately identify and resolve safety hazards or aesthetic deficiencies
• Inventory Control: Monitor, log, and order maintenance supplies, keeping shop areas meticulously organized and within the operational budget

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of commercial facilities maintenance experience or specialized trade background
• Education: Valid EPA Certification; active electrical, mechanical, or plumbing licenses or training are highly desirable; or equivalent on‑the‑job training in one or more of the above. A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Skills

• Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with commercial building mechanical blueprints, multi‑meter electrical testing, commercial lock hardware, and structural carpentry
• Tech‑Savvy: Competence utilizing digital Work Order systems on tablets or smartphones
• Team/Customer Oriented: Strong communication, organization, and mentoring skills are highly desirable
• Emergency Response: Participate in the on‑call rotation schedule at night, weekends, and holidays
• Driver's License: A valid Florida driver’s license

Pay

$32‑$35/hr