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The Facilities Engineer serves in a critical hands-on technical capacity to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize core building systems. The primary goal is to deliver safe, reliable, comfortable, and energy-efficient operational environments for all facility occupants. This position spans mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building automation systems (BAS), balancing proactive preventive maintenance with swift corrective actions.
Working in partnership with property management, internal engineering teams, and service contractors, the Facilities Engineer ensures high standards of building uptime and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Technical Operations
● Perform regular preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs across HVAC units, electrical systems, plumbing infrastructure, and mechanical equipment per scheduled protocols.
● Diagnose equipment failures, respond to system alarms, and resolve occupant service requests promptly.
● Coordinate work with external specialized vendors and maintenance contractors when external technical expertise is required.
Building Systems & Automation
● Monitor building automation systems (BAS) and energy platforms, adjusting setpoints and operating controls to balance occupant comfort with energy performance.
● Conduct structured routine inspections across mechanical rooms, roof decks, and operational floors to identify early operational risks.
● Maintain comprehensive records of repairs, maintenance logs, and asset histories using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Project Support & Compliance
● Support minor capital improvement projects, equipment modernizations, and facility retrofits, helping coordinate service shutdowns with minimal impact on operations.
● Ensure strict compliance with local building codes, environmental guidelines, and OSHA safety standards.
● Participate in emergency response efforts, providing technical expertise to mitigate building issues during after-hours events.
Core Competencies & Technical Scope
Technical Focus
Operational Scope
Key Platforms & Tools
HVAC & Mechanical
Preventive service, refrigerant handling, air handlers, chillers, and pumps
System Monitoring
Electrical Infrastructure
Power distribution, switchgears, emergency backup generators, lighting automation
Single-line diagrams, electrical schematics
Building Controls
Control loop adjustments, schedule modifications, temperature and alarm tracking
Tridium, Johnson Controls, Siemens, or similar BAS platforms
Operations Management
Work order execution, asset lifecycle tracking, maintenance reporting
Enterprise CMMS platforms
Candidate Qualifications
Required Qualifications
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
● Licensure: Registered Electrical Engineer.
● Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in building engineering, facilities maintenance, or commercial facility operations.
● Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure, paired with the ability to read technical schematics and blueprints.
● Systems Exposure: Direct experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and CMMS platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
● Trade licenses or certifications (HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, or boiler operator).
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