Bldg Engineer

Expedite Talent Solutions; Mercer Island (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedite Talent Solutions is seeking a Building Engineer in Mercer Island, WA. This role focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and repairing building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety components.

You will work as part of a team in a broadcasting center environment, ensuring safe, reliable operations. The position requires 3–5 years of related experience, a High School Diploma or trade school background, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years of related maintenance experience.
• EPA 608 certification preferred.
• HS diploma or GED or trade school background accepted with experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems.
• Maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life-safety systems.
• Assist with energy management and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors and document inspections.
• Provide quick, courteous responses to client needs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Commercial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school

EPA 608 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Building Engineer

Job Family: E&M

Background Package

• Safety Specific - with drug screen

Hours

Bill Rate:

M-F 8am - 4pm with opportunities for OT

Remote/Hybrid/In-person

In-person

Location

WA-Mercer Island-3003 77th Ave SE

Why is this role open? (Coverage, looking for perm, etc.)

Open headcount

Assignment Duration

• Possible for extension

9/7/2026 - with possible extension

Potential To Convert To FTE, If So, What Rate

• yes

Overview Of Work Environment/Client Nuances

Candidate will be working in a broadcasting center

It is very important to the client that all employees are kind to each other. They place a high importance on everyone working well with each other.

Team Overview

Work will be done as part of a team

Resource's Typical Working Day

Preventative maintenance

• HVAC
• Fire extinguishers
• Generator checks
• Escorting vendors

Responding to client needs

• Light plumbing
• Patching/painting

Licenses/Certifications

• EPA 608 highly preferred but not required

Must Have Skills

Proven track record with commercial or industrial maintenance

NOT looking for residential or hotel maintenance experience

Nice To Have Skills

Electrical experience

Soft Skills

• Highly professional
• Great customer service skills

Years Of Experience

3-5 years

Education

H.S. diploma or GED, trade school preferred but will accept equivalent experience

Software Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Basic email skills

Interview Process

Parking notes:

• 1st round virtual (google)
• 2nd round in-person with a site tour

About The Role

As a *** Building Engineer, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and repairing building system operations and the performance of various areas including plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What Youll Do

• Perform maintenance and repairs to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety
• Maintain an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner
• Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life. Perform emergency repairs as needed
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workplace
• Review inpsection to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with *** RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams
• Work within broad guidelines and policies
• Explain difficult or sensitive information

What Youll Need

2

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of a diploma, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Universal CFC certification is preferred. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions. Prior shift management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.