Commercial Building Engineer

Description

• Inspect and monitor major building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC (chillers, pumps, VFDs), plumbing systems (pumps, backflows), and lighting, to ensure proper function and comfortable environmental conditions.
• Keep maintenance, telecom, janitorial, electrical, and penthouse spaces organized and clean.
• Monitor grounds daily to keep parking lots, landscaping, and building entrances clean and presentable.
• Maintain an energy management approach that emphasizes efficient operation and cost control.
• Participate in ongoing company training programs.
• Communicate updates, potential maintenance needs, and supply replenishment needs to senior team members.
• Follow all applicable codes, regulations, safety standards, and internal directives related to building operations.
• Follow all company policies, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Decide whether repairs can be handled in-house or require outside vendors.
• Maintain strong relationships with tenants and internal teams, responding to concerns with professionalism and urgency.
• Support senior team members with construction coordination, including tenant build-outs, repairs and maintenance projects, and capital improvements.
• Coordinate and inspect work performed by outside contractors such as landscaping, snow removal, plumbing, HVAC, remodeling, and cleaning vendors.
• Assist with fire and evacuation drills.
• Review assigned work orders, estimate materials and time needed, and complete repairs.
• Change light bulbs and ceiling tiles, clear clogs, test emergency light fixtures monthly, and complete weekly checks of vacant suites.
• Maintain and water floor drains and traps in restrooms and kitchens on a weekly basis.
• Perform preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance as assigned.
• Quickly respond to emergency calls, including nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Requirements

• Valid driver license and any other licenses/certifications required by the state
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of general maintenance(i.e. electrical, plumbing and appliance repair)
• Previous experience with HVAC systems
• Flexibility to work on-call and weekends as needed
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• 5 years of commercial maintenance experience (preferred)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance