Building Engineer

Core Executive Recruiting · Greater phoenix area, United States

We are seeking an experienced Building Engineer to assist with the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems within a commercial office property. This hands-on position is responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and supporting the safe, efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on HVAC equipment, including air handling units, chillers, pumps, VAV boxes, motors, belts, and associated controls.
• Monitor building automation and energy management systems, adjust operating settings, respond to HVAC service requests, and maintain equipment logs.
• Inspect, maintain, and perform minor repairs on electrical systems, including lighting, outlets, switches, breakers, and related components.
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems, including faucets, flush valves, toilets, drains, pumps, and pressure-reducing valves.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing of fire and life safety systems, emergency generators, and fire pumps, ensuring proper documentation and timely reporting of issues.
• Respond to tenant service requests, coordinate with property management and vendors, and perform general building repairs to maintain a safe, professional, and well-maintained property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certification in HVAC, electrical, or a related trade preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of commercial building maintenance experience preferred, or equivalent technical training.
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, building automation, and life safety systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, interpret mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams, and safely operate tools and building equipment.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation, respond to building emergencies, and work occasional overtime or outside normal business hours.