Building Engineer

The Lund Company; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lund Company is seeking a skilled Building Engineer to maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems in a busy commercial office building in Omaha. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and reliability.

The candidate will monitor boilers/chillers, inspect cooling towers, perform routine maintenance, respond to after-hours alerts, assist tenants, and coordinate with Facility Manager. Must have hands-on tool proficiency and valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining commercial office buildings or high-rise facilities.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Monitor, inspect, and operate high-pressure boilers and chillers.
• Test boiler-sensing devices and ensure warning/alert mechanisms work properly.
• Clean and inspect cooling towers.
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on air handlers, motors, and circulation pumps.
• Complete work orders as directed by Facility Manager.
• Assist tenants with problems that arise.
• Troubleshoot and repair light plumbing and electrical equipment.
• Replace building lighting, ballast, ceiling tiles, and fixtures as required.
• Verify comfortable temperature and adjust as necessary.
• Maintain inventory of all assigned equipment and verify with Facility Manager.
• Respond to after-hour alerts from malfunctioning boiler equipment when On-Call.
• Complete general maintenance tasks as requested.
• Assist grounds provider with cleanup of property, if requested.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

OSHA safety knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing troubleshooting

Tools proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Building Engineer to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems to ensure our facilities operate smoothly and efficiently. This role requires a strong problem-solving mindset and a commitment to safety and quality.• Monitor, inspect, and operate high-pressure boilers and chillers.• Ensure that all boiler-sensing devices work properly by testing warning and alerting mechanisms periodically.• Clean and inspect cooling towers.• Inspect and complete preventive maintenance on all air handlers, motors, and circulation pumps.• Complete work orders as directed by Facility Manager.• Assist tenants with problems that arise.• Troubleshoot and repair light plumbing and electrical equipment.• Replace building lighting, ballast, ceiling tiles, and fixtures, as required.• Verify comfortable temperature is maintained and adjust as necessary.• Maintain inventory of all assigned equipment and verify with Facility Manager.• Respond to after-hour alerts from malfunctioning boiler equipment when On-Call.• Complete general maintenance tasks as requested.• Assist grounds provider with cleanup of property, if requested.Posses good mechanical skills.Working knowledge of heat pumps, rooftop package and split systems, gas/electric furnaces, and straight air condition units.Experience in Commercial Office Building and High-Rise maintenance and facilities is desiredWorking knowledge of OSHA safety policies, practices, and procedures.Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.Provide and use own hand and power tools.