Building Engineer

Guardian Realty; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Realty seeks a Building Engineer to manage the daily operation and maintenance of assigned building(s). The role reports to the Directors of Property Management and may supervise the Assistant Engineer, Maintenance Assistant, and Day Porter.

You will ensure preventive maintenance and adherence to company policies. The position requires 4–6 years in building maintenance with HVAC and building automation expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work extended hours as

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or Building Engineer
• HVAC training and certification or equivalent
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong technical/problem-solving skills, especially BAS
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems including HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying and fire protection

Job description

Guardian offers an exciting and engaging work environment and an aggressive industry-competitive compensation package. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the Company is continuously seeking talented and energetic individuals to join its growing team. Typical career opportunities include:

The Building Engineer receives general supervision and direction from the Directors of Property Management, and/or the Assistant Director of Engineering. The Building Engineer is responsible for complying with all established company policies and procedures and shall not act contrary to such guidelines without prior approval from the Directors of Property Management, and/or the Assistant Director of Engineering. In the absence of the above personnel, the Building Engineer will seek guidance from the Vice President of Management Services or the President.

The Building Engineer is responsible for the overall administrative functions and physical operations of assigned building(s). This role ensures efficient mechanical operations and implements preventive maintenance programs to preserve and maintain building equipment. The Building Engineer also provides daily supervision of the Assistant Engineer, Maintenance Assistant, and/or Day Porter assigned to the building(s).

• Perform and/or oversee the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of all building and site systems for assigned properties, including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying, and fire protection systems.
• Perform, assist with, or oversee the installation, fabrication, construction, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Assist with monitoring contractors, inspecting completed work, and generating deficiency lists as needed.
• Follow inspection and service procedures outlined in preventive maintenance and loss control programs.
• Accurately complete tenant service requests, repair work orders, and related documentation for assigned site(s).
• Conduct regular inspections of all areas of the building(s) and site(s), communicate deficiencies to appropriate parties, recommend improvements, and take initiative to correct issues when appropriate.
• Maintain required logs documenting daily activities and events.
• Be available to work various shifts, fill in for other staff, and work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to ensure adequate building coverage.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies, including but not limited to fire, flooding, severe weather (including snow and ice removal), power outages, and related clean-up activities in accordance with on-call procedures or as directed during critical situations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including fulfilling the responsibilities of the Day Porter, Maintenance Assistant, or Assistant Engineer in their absence.
• Maintain a professional appearance and a composed, courteous demeanor, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with tenants, employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Minimum of four (4) to six (6) years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or Building Engineer, or equivalent field experience, with a working knowledge of commercial office building systems.
• Comprehensive training and certification in HVAC and other technologies related to building engineering, or equivalent job-related training and experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple, simultaneous deadlines and projects.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, particularly related to mechanical controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Intermediate computer skills sufficient for daily operational tasks, recordkeeping, and professional communication.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license

“Guardian has taken on every question, concern, or service request as a priority, leaving me to focus on my business with confidence in problem resolution. In 25 years renting experience in Bethesda, Guardian is without peers as an attentive, timely, professional, and always friendly landlord. I am very pleased to be in LEED building with an owner dedicated to the environment. We love being in the building!”