Austin Class A Building Engineer (HVAC & Systems)

LHH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a premier commercial real estate organization in Austin, TX to identify a Building Engineer for a Class A property. This hands-on role requires experience supporting HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems to ensure a safe, efficient environment for tenants.

The Building Engineer will perform day-to-day operation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, with opportunities to grow within commercial facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of building maintenance experience or completion of an accredited trade school program in HVAC, electrical, or a related field.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools, voltmeters, ladders, lifts, drain equipment, and appropriate safety equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
• Ability to participate in on-call coverage and work outside normal business hours when necessary.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Respond to HVAC service calls and assist with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Inspect and perform minor preventative maintenance on air handling units (AHUs), including belts and related components.
• Conduct daily chiller inspections, maintain equipment logs, and identify conditions requiring further attention.
• Assist with water treatment testing and adjustments.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical issues, reset breakers, and replace outlets, switches, lighting ballasts, and related components.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including faucets, flush valves, toilets, urinals, drains, and system pumps.
• Monitor and respond to building life-safety systems, including fire alarms and related equipment.
• Perform weekly inspections and documentation of emergency generators.
• Repair door hardware and assist with minor security-system adjustments.
• Read and record tenant utility meters.
• Complete general building maintenance tasks, including painting, cleaning, and drain clearing.
• Respond to tenant and building needs with a strong sense of urgency and customer service.
• Participate in overtime and on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Building maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication

On-call readiness

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school HVAC/electrical

Tools

Voltmeters

Ladders

Lifts

Drain equipment

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a premier commercial real estate organization in Austin, TX to identify a Building Engineer for a Class A property. This hands-on role requires experience supporting HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems to ensure a safe, efficient environment for tenants.

The Building Engineer will perform day-to-day operation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, with opportunities to grow within commercial facilities