Building Engineer

BE Staffing Solutions; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BE Staffing Solutions is seeking a Facilities Engineer / Building Engineer in Alexandria, VA. The role pays $30.00/hour and is a full-time on-site position.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance of building systems, HVAC troubleshooting, BAS monitoring, and coordination with vendors. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on facilities or commercial building maintenance experience across diverse settings such as offices, schools, hospitals, or government buildings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on facilities or commercial building maintenance experience.
• Experience in commercial office buildings, schools/universities, hospitals/healthcare facilities, government buildings, industrial facilities, large institutional properties, or commercial property management.
• Hands-on experience with several of the listed systems and equipment such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, pumps/motors, and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general facility issues.
• Monitor and respond to building equipment and system problems.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of HVAC equipment (air handlers, rooftops, pumps, motors, VAVs, boilers, chillers).
• Monitor BAS and respond to alarms and conditions.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and service/work orders.
• Inspect building equipment and identify problems before failures.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors for specialized repairs.
• Maintain maintenance and work-order records.
• Assist with building safety, emergency response, and inspections.
• Support custodial and facilities personnel as needed.
• Assist with exterior building and grounds-related maintenance.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing systems

Preventive maintenance

Pumps and motors

Air handlers/ROOFTOP units

Boilers/chillers

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Work-order/CMMS systems

Vendor coordination

Building inspections

Emergency maintenance

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Facilities Engineer / Building Engineer

Location: Alexandria, VA
Pay Rate: $30.00/hour
Schedule: Full-Time

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Facilities Career?

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building mechanical systems.

• Troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general facility issues.

• Monitor and respond to building equipment and system problems.

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of HVAC equipment such as air handlers, rooftop units, pumps, motors, VAVs, boilers, chillers, and related equipment.

• Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS) and respond to alarms and operating conditions.

• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to service/work orders.

• Inspect building equipment and identify potential problems before failures occur.

• Perform basic electrical and plumbing troubleshooting and repairs.

• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors when specialized repairs are required.

• Maintain accurate maintenance and work-order records.

• Assist with building safety, emergency response, and operational inspections.

• Support and provide guidance to custodial and facilities personnel as needed.

• Assist with exterior building and grounds-related maintenance issues.

What We're Looking For

We are especially interested in candidates with 3+ years of hands-on facilities or commercial building maintenance experience.

Your experience may come from:

• Commercial office buildings

• Schools or universities

• Hospitals or healthcare facilities

• Government buildings

• Industrial facilities

• Large institutional properties

• Commercial property management

Candidates should have hands-on experience with several of the following:

• Commercial HVAC systems

• Electrical troubleshooting

• Plumbing systems

• Preventive maintenance

• Pumps and motors

• Air handlers and rooftop units

• Boilers or chillers

• Building Automation Systems (BAS)

• Work-order or CMMS systems

• Vendor/contractor coordination

• Building inspections

• Emergency maintenance

Leadership Experience Is a Plus

You do not need to have been a Chief Engineer.

We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated leadership by:

• Training or mentoring newer maintenance employees

• Assigning or coordinating maintenance work

• Working with outside vendors and contractors

• Leading preventive maintenance activities

• Serving as the go-to person for difficult maintenance issues

• Supervising facilities, maintenance, or custodial personnel

Preferred Certifications

• EPA 608 / EPA Universal

• HVAC Certification

• Stationary Engineer License

• NIULPE Certification

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

• Building Automation System training/certification