Building Engineer

Avison Young - USA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 4,133,000 - 4,684,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional and Roth 401k

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Insurance Options

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Avison Young is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance, inspect mechanical rooms, and handle light repairs in a fast-paced commercial environment in the Boston area. The role requires independence, reliability, and strong collaboration with the Property Management Team.

The position offers a base hourly rate aligned with market data (approx. $30.00–$34.00/hour) with potential bonus opportunities, reflecting location and experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in commercial building maintenance.
• Massachusetts driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must have own hand tools.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communications and customer service skills.
• Ability to pass background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor building management systems and other monitoring tech.
• Perform light repairs in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and tiling.
• Conduct daily inspections of mechanical rooms and spaces.
• Assist with HVAC systems, heat pumps and related controls.
• Provide on-call support on rotating schedule and respond to requests.
• Coordinate with property management and vendors as needed.
• Maintain accurate work orders and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Basic electrical

Job description

Our Story

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. We’ve designed our corporate structure to best serve our clients by enhancing collaboration across our organization.

At Avison Young, we are committed to providing a comprehensive suite of commercial real estate services to our clients while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Our collaborative approach and emphasis on personal and professional growth create an environment where individuals can thrive. Real estate can have a significant positive impact on people’s lives – and we’re in the business of making spaces and places work better for people. Our purpose is to create real economic, social and environmental value as a global real estate advisor, powered by people.

If you're looking for career opportunities where you can excel and contribute to a strong company culture, we want to hear from you. Join our highly motivated team and take pride in your work as we create a better future together.

Overview

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the candidate will work to complete preventative maintenance, work orders and inspections as required. This is a client-facing position. We are looking for a candidate who is dependable, experienced and can work independently in a fast-paced environment on complex systems to complete the tasks given in a timely fashion.

The base hourly rate is aligned with market data and is estimated between $30.00 to $34.00 an (hour) with the ability to achieve additional compensation through bonus. This salary range reflects base compensation for the position across all US locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and other factors including relevant education/training, experience, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Work with computer-based Building Management Systems (BMS) computer and other computerized monitoring systems (elevators, fire systems, work orders system, etc.)
• Perform light building repairs – carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, ceramic tile
• Perform daily inspections of mechanical rooms, office and kitchen spaces
• Working knowledge of heat – Electric boilers, electrical baseboards,Heat pumps cooling tower
• HVAC – working knowledge of heat pumps, fans, computer controls
• Snow removal – as needed
• Respond to occupant requests and needs and coordinates with Property Management Team to assist in resolving issues
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance and standards established in the service agreement are being met
• Responsible for facilitating maintenance with vendors and construction crews
• Document repairs on work orders • Maintain accurate and pertinent information as required
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with, client, tenants, vendors, and construction workers
• Be on call as directed by Chief Engineer: rotating schedule one week per month for night and weekend coverage
• Open, read and respond to company emails
• Attend meetings as directed
• Supervise and/or escort contractors
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by Chief Engineer, Management, or Client

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial building maintenance
• Massachusetts driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must have own hand tools
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have reliable transportation
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to express ideas clearly in written and verbal communications
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Self-motivated, proactive, organized, ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to move freely throughout the property, including moving up and down stairs.

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Must be able to move throughout the property, including up and down ladders and stairwells. May occasionally be exposed to machine noise and inclement weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our Equal Opportunity Commitment

Avison Young is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within our workforce. Our non-discrimination policy ensures that all individuals are treated equally, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values accessibility and fair recruitment practices for all employees. We hope you will join us in committing to create a workplace that is fair, equitable, and welcoming to all.

Benefits offered to full time W2 employees:

• Traditional and Roth 401k with generous employer match and immediate vesting
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave after one year of tenure
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Coverage
• Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter & Transit Pre-Tax Benefits
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life Balance:

• Competitive paid vacation days
• 2 personal/wellness days
• Paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Annual volunteer day for Day of Giving