Building Engineer

Michael Aaron Staffing, LLC; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Aaron Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Building Engineer in Boca Raton to support day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of commercial building systems. The role focuses on ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems while delivering stellar service to tenants and property management.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, skilled at troubleshooting, and able to independently prioritize maintenance

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer with strong troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience operating commercial building systems including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Monitor building systems for optimal performance and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including HVAC units, pumps, motors, boilers, chillers, air handlers, cooling towers, and control systems.
• Respond to tenant service requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain maintenance records and complete work orders through the CMMS system.
• Assist with emergency response and restoration of critical building systems.
• Support inspections and maintenance for fire/life safety systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Building operations

Maintenance planning

Life safety awareness

Tools

CMMS

BAS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Building Engineer to support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of commercial building systems. This position is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life safety systems while delivering exceptional service to tenants and property management.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering professional with strong troubleshooting skills, experience operating commercial building systems, and the ability to independently prioritize maintenance and repair activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Building Operations & Maintenance

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Monitor building systems to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including HVAC units, pumps, motors, boilers, chillers, air handlers, cooling towers, and control systems.
• Respond to and resolve tenant service requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Conduct routine inspections of building equipment, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and common areas.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders through the CMMS system.
• Assist with emergency response situations and restoration of critical building systems.
• Support annual inspections, testing, and maintenance activities for fire/life safety systems.

HVAC & Building Systems

• Operate and maintain HVAC equipment and controls.
• Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS) and respond to alarms.
• Identify opportunities for energy savings and operational improvements.
• Perform filter changes, belt replacements, lubrication, and equipment adjustments.
• Assist with commissioning and startup of new equipment when required.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local building code requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Ensure mechanical and electrical rooms remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Support emergency preparedness and life safety initiatives.
• Assist with overseeing contractors performing maintenance and repairs.
• Verify vendor work is completed safely and according to scope.
• Report deficiencies and recommend corrective actions when necessary.