Building Engineer

Socket.dev; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Building Engineer to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability of building systems across multiple sites. The role requires technical expertise, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities include conducting routine inspections, coordinating preventive maintenance, and maintaining HVAC, BAS, electrical, and plumbing systems, while coordinating bids and budgets and ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Proven experience in commercial property maintenance or building engineering.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to define problems and collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical information involving a few concrete variables. Need to be financially astute and have a thorough understanding of accounting principles including cash & accrual basis accounting methods and reading and understanding financials.
• Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations: A valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Computer Applications Skills: Ability to work in a Windows environment and with standard current computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine property inspections and walkthroughs to identify maintenance needs.
• Coordinate and manage preventive maintenance programs and repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems, building automation systems, air handlers, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Obtain bids, negotiate vendor contracts, and assist with budget preparation.
• Maintain cost-effective inventory control and accurate reporting.
• Communicate effectively with property managers, ownership groups, and board members regarding maintenance projects and updates.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Property maintenance

Building engineering

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Accounting basics

Driver's license

Windows

Tools

Windows

Job description

Description

The Building Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and reliability of building systems across multiple sites. We are looking for someone with demonstrated technical expertise, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine property inspections and walkthroughs to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Organize, coordinate, and manage comprehensive maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot building systems, including:
  • HVAC systems (heat pumps, cooling towers, boilers)
  • Building automation systems
  • Air handlers
  • Electrical and plumbing systems
  • Life safety, fire protection, and security systems
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and resolve issues efficiently.
• Obtain bids, negotiate vendor contracts, and assist with budget preparation.
• Maintain cost-effective inventory control and accurate reporting.
• Communicate effectively with property managers, ownership groups, and board members regarding maintenance projects and updates.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulatory requirements.

VALUES & COMPETENCIES

Support Founders 3’s commitment to its Promise, Vision and Values.

We are intently focused on creating value for our clients and are dedicated to continually improving our company and ourselves by practicing C.A.R.E. in everything we do.

COMMITMENT to our clients, company & community

ACCOUNTABILITY for our actions & results

RESPECT for ourselves & others

EXCELLENCE in all we do

Requirements

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Education and/or Experience: Proven experience in commercial property maintenance or building engineering. Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to define problems and collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical information involving a few concrete variables. Need to be financially astute and have a thorough understanding of accounting principles including cash & accrual basis accounting methods and reading and understanding financials.
• Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations: A valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Computer Applications Skills: Ability to work in a Windows environment and with standard current computer applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Movement: Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. Frequently required to stand and walk, to stoop, kneel or crouch, to use feet to operate equipment. Frequently required to talk and hear. Occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulders and climb or balance. Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment: Occasionally is exposed to outside weather conditions. Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places. Frequently is exposed to fumes and airborne particles. Frequently is exposed to a noise level ranging from moderate to high. Occasionally is exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Requires the use of safety shoes and eye protection.

The above statements reflect the general framework of the position and are not to be construed as a detailed statement of all the requirements that may be inherent in the position. Details may be added or subtracted from time to time. As needed, the manager will review this position description with the employee and determine appropriate modifications.