Building Engineer

Accesso; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paid Time-Off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Accesso, a solutions-driven property management company in Austin, is seeking a Building Engineer to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and monitoring of building systems. The role requires hands-on work with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related facilities tasks while maintaining service standards for tenants and vendors.

The position emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and adherence to safety and procedures, with responsibilities including on-call emergencies and coordination

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in commercial building maintenance or closely related field.
• Familiar with INET BAS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on building systems, equipment, and grounds.
• Operate building systems including access and lighting controls, fire and life safety systems.
• Complete daily work orders and maintenance records; troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Provide after-hours on-call emergency response and overtime as needed.
• Interact professionally with tenants, occupants, vendors, and coworkers.
• Coordinate with contracted service providers to resolve service calls.

Skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

INET BAS

EMS

Work order system

Job description

About Us

We are a solutions-driven property management company, managing a portfolio of commercial real estate properties (office).

The Building Engineer will utilize advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of building systems, equipment, and grounds. Working under limited supervision monitors building system operations and performance. Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform the physical requirements of the position; climbing ladders, bending, stooping, lift/carry minimum of 50 pounds, raise arms over head, perform overhead work, work effectively at heights
• Available to work occasional overtime and provide after hours on-call emergency response
• Have demonstrated proficiency and experience in utilizing current technology tools (hardware and software)
• Possess clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, as well as adequate hearing and visual acuity.
• Develop and maintain a courteous and service-oriented rapport with all customers (tenants, building occupants, vendors, client, co-workers)
• Have strong, demonstrated experience operating and troubleshooting HVAC systems and controls
• Completes daily work orders, preventative maintenance and repair records as required
• After hours on-call emergency response
• Operate building systems, including but not limited to, access and lighting controls, fire and life safety systems
• Effectively perform or direct to be performed routine building maintenance and repair tasks
• Professionally and effectively interact with tenant Facility personnel
• Effectively interact with and direct contracted service providers
• Effectively respond to and resolve tenants service calls

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in commercial building maintenance or closely related field with some project supervision experience.
• Familiar with INET BAS- preferred

Skills

• Ability to exude calm and confidence in occasionally stressful situations
• Collaborates effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in self-directed work and working independently
• Follows detailed instructions, policies and procedures
• Adaptable to change
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word. Etc.)
• Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, EMS and training
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• Proficient in organization, prioritization, and critical thinking.

Compensation

Commensurate based on qualifications & experience per hour

Position Type

Full-Time

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401K, Paid Time-Off, and Holiday pay.