Assistant Building Engineer I — Hands-On Building Ops

Basin Street Properties; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Basin Street Properties is seeking an Assistant Building Engineer I to join our engineering team in a development and operating environment. You will support the operation, maintenance, and repair of commercial buildings, focusing on safe, reliable, and exceptional workplace experiences for tenants.

In this developmental role, you will perform preventive maintenance, assist with BAS, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing tasks, and collaborate with contractors while upholding safety and service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in facilities maintenance or related trades.
• Basic HVAC troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills required (Word, Excel, Windows).
• Valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to communicate professionally with tenants, contractors, and coworkers.
• Demonstrates humility, professionalism, accountability, and a collaborative team‑first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on commercial building systems in accordance with established maintenance schedules.
• Assist operation, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting of HVAC equipment, chillers, boilers, pumps, cooling towers, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and life safety systems.
• Perform daily and weekly inspections of mechanical rooms, rooftops, electrical rooms, and building equipment to identify deficiencies requiring repair or corrective action.
• Assist with operation and monitoring of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and overall building performance.
• Respond to tenant service requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform general maintenance including minor carpentry, minor wall patching, ceiling tile replacement, door and hardware repairs, and common area maintenance.
• Replace HVAC filters, belts, lamps, ballasts, LED drivers, and lighting fixtures as required.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs including faucets, flush valves, drains, and fixtures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and professional appearance of engineering spaces, mechanical rooms, shops, and equipment areas.
• Assist senior engineering staff during equipment shutdowns, repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors while ensuring work is performed safely and according to company standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS.
• Participate in emergency response activities including equipment failures, power outages, water leaks, and after-hours service calls.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Basic HVAC troubleshooting skills

Excellent tenant service

Strong organizational and time管理

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Building Automation Systems (BAS) knowledge

Job description

Basin Street Properties is seeking an Assistant Building Engineer I to join our engineering team in a development and operating environment. You will support the operation, maintenance, and repair of commercial buildings, focusing on safe, reliable, and exceptional workplace experiences for tenants.

In this developmental role, you will perform preventive maintenance, assist with BAS, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing tasks, and collaborate with contractors while upholding safety and service