Building Engineer

Socket.dev; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability protection

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Generous PTO

Bring your dog to work

Job summary

Range Commercial Partners, Inc. in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Building Engineer to oversee and perform maintenance across assigned properties. This role ensures building systems operate within design specs and supports proactive preventive maintenance.

You will coordinate with the Property Manager, handle work orders, inspect and maintain plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, and safety systems, and uphold OSHA guidelines while delivering reliable service to clients.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Advanced knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing, drywall, carpentry, and HVAC troubleshooting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to use computer and phone for work order system, email, and training

Responsibilities

• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing to ensure operation meets design specs and client environmental conditions
• Perform day-to-day repairs, emergency maintenance, and preventive maintenance on all properties
• Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems
• Receive and complete work orders in a timely manner
• Oversee and inspect work performed by outside contractors
• Maintain lighting systems and replace bulbs and lamps
• Order materials to complete repairs within limits set by the Property Manager
• Complete required paperwork to close out work orders
• Maintain and renew required trade certifications and licenses
• Meet with Property Manager to ensure maintenance goals are met
• Refer work exceeding routine maintenance to Chief Engineer
• Ensure 24/7 vehicle readiness as part of maintenance role
• Report unusual events to Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor
• Follow OSHA guidelines and requirements
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting 50 lbs+

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC troubleshooting

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Education

High school education

Tools

Microsoft Office Outlook

Job description

Range Commercial Partners, Inc. is hiring a Building Engineer in Charlottesville, VA! Range Commercial Partners was founded by seasoned experts in sales, leasing, property management, and development, who united around common goals and principles. Independently owned, we operate with open minds, no geographic constraints, and unwavering commitment to success for our clients and our firm. Driven, generous, and mindful of balance, we’re forming teams that are built to make a difference!

What you will be doing:

• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client at assigned properties.
• Performs day to day repairs, emergency maintenance, and preventive maintenance on all assigned properties or accounts including daily housekeeping chores.
• Assists with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include: plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, and HVAC.
• Receives and completes work orders for corrective repair work on a variety of building physical structures, equipment, and system components in a timely manner as assigned.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors.
• Maintains lighting systems throughout the facility, cleaning fixtures and replacing bulbs and lamps.
• Orders necessary materials in order to complete all required repairs, within limits set by the Property Manager.
• Completes all required paperwork within established deadlines to close out work orders.
• Maintains and renews any required trade certifications and licenses.
• Periodically, meets with the assigned Property Manager to ensure that all aspects of required or requested maintenance work are achieving the goals and objectives established to maintain the property.
• Ensures that requests for work that exceed routine day to day repairs or maintenance, is properly referred and routed to the Chief Engineer for review.
• Is responsible for 24/7 vehicle readiness as a part of the maintenance position.
• Promptly reports unusual events or conditions discovered on assigned properties to the Property Manager and the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Performs work in accordance with all Federal and State OSHA guidelines and requirements.
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ ladders, and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

What you will bring along:

• High school education.
• Advanced knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing, drywall, carpentry, and HVAC troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers, with the ability to present information.
• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles to understand operating budgets.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations that require intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Uses computer and phone for work order system, email, and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook.
• Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines.
• Must always use professional judgement and decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and will need to be able to adapt to shift priorities efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent collaboration and written and verbal communication skills required to effectively communicate with diverse populations are essential.
• Embrace the Range Commercial Partners values:
  • Service
  • Excellence
  • Respect
  • Versatility
  • Integrity
  • Curiosity
  • Efficiency

The Perks:

• Health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans.
• Financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment.
• A 401(k) plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous % you contribute.
• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company.
• Bring your dog to work days.

Range Commercial Partners, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.