Assistant Engineer

Transwestern; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Transwestern is seeking an Assistant Building Engineer in Bellaire, TX to perform work orders, grounds maintenance, painting, caulking, HVAC, plumbing, drywall and other building maintenance tasks under the Chief Engineer. You will execute preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on buildings and systems as needed.

The role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, customer service orientation, and the ability to operate within energy management programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years related experience or trade school training.
• Minimum 2 years building maintenance experience.
• Thorough knowledge of building systems operations, maintenance and repair.
• Universal CFC certification preferred or working toward CFC certification and/or HVAC license.
• Valid driver license (may be required).
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
• Basic skills with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems.
• Ability to understand and follow general instructions; strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service orientation; may require shift work and on-call duties.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and work extended periods during priority/emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems (plumbing, roofs, drains, HVAC).
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, systems, equipment, and grounds.
• Maintain equipment per preventive maintenance programs.
• Inspect fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure proper operation.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and summon additional assistance as needed.
• Maintain an energy management program to optimize operating costs.
• Maintain building lighting system and perform ballast repairs or replacements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Customer service orientation

Energy management systems knowledge

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school training

Universal CFC certification preferred

Local/State license in HVAC/mechanical trade

Tools

MS Office

Energy management software

Job description

Transwestern is a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm dedicated to serving investors, partners and clients through expertise in investment, development, brokerage and property management. Our experience spans diverse property types, including logistics, multifamily, retail, mixed-use, healthcare, office, data centers, hotel, and life sciences. Across 35 offices nationwide, our team is united by a culture that cultivates agility, mutual trust and high performance. Transwestern Services turns strategy into reality with consistency and accountability, collaborating to provide dynamic, tailored solutions. Whether representing a tenant, advising an investor or repositioning an asset, we operate with tenacity and own the outcome every time. Our 2,200-strong team works across service lines, ready to activate our full platform to deliver a customized, cohesive experience for clients.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Building Engineer is responsible for completing work orders, grounds maintenance, painting, caulking, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, electrical and completing maintenance on buildings as needed. Under the supervision of the Chief Engineer, the Assistant Engineer will perform general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include, but not limited to plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains and HVAC.
• Perform general preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment, and grounds.
• Maintain all equipment as required per preventive maintenance programs.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Maintain the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of two years of related experience and/or trade school training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years building maintenance experience.
• Thorough knowledge in all building systems operations, maintenance and repair.
• Universal CFC certification preferred or working toward CFC certification and/or local or state license in mechanical or HVAC trade.
• Valid Driver License (may be required).
• Knowledgeable in energy management systems, techniques, and operations.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical and building automation systems.
• Ability to understand and give general instructions in standard situations.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• May require shift work, overtime and/or on call duties.
• Stooping, standing, climbing and frequent lifting of a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pump, tools, ladders) and ability to safely install rigging/lifting device.
• May be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments).
• Climb ladders and stairs.

WORK SHIFT:

LOCATION:

Bellaire, TX

ABOUT US:

Our firm is built on a shared purpose: Empowering good people to do extraordinary things together. We hire smart, passionate, hard-working people who value both collaboration and independence. United by our brand promise, we own the outcome for clients, investors and partners. Learn more at transwestern.com. All candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include criminal history, education verification, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. In addition, your employment with Transwestern is subject to successfully passing a drug screen check prior to you starting with the firm. Transwestern is a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm dedicated to serving investors, partners and clients through expertise in investment, development, brokerage and property management. Our experience spans diverse property types, including logistics, multifamily, retail, mixed-use, healthcare, office, data centers, hotel, and life sciences. Across 35 offices nationwide, our team is united by a culture that cultivates agility, mutual trust and high performance. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.