Building Engineer

Core Executive Recruiting LLC.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Executive Recruiting LLC is seeking an experienced Building Engineer to support the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of a commercial office property in Phoenix, AZ. This hands-on role covers HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, with a focus on reliability and safety.

You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to service requests, read drawings, and coordinate with property management and vendors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in commercial building maintenance or equivalent training.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Ability to read drawings and wiring diagrams; work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on HVAC equipment.
• Monitor building automation and energy management systems.
• Inspect and repair electrical systems including lighting and panels.
• Maintain plumbing systems including fixtures and pumps.
• Test fire and life safety systems and emergency generators.
• Respond to tenant requests and coordinate with management and vendors.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing systems

Building automation

Life safety systems

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC certification

Electrical trade certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Building Engineer to assist with the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems within a commercial office property. This hands-on position is responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and supporting the safe, efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on HVAC equipment, including air handling units, chillers, pumps, VAV boxes, motors, belts, and associated controls.
• Monitor building automation and energy management systems, adjust operating settings, respond to HVAC service requests, and maintain equipment logs.
• Inspect, maintain, and perform minor repairs on electrical systems, including lighting, outlets, switches, breakers, and related components.
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems, including faucets, flush valves, toilets, drains, pumps, and pressure-reducing valves.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing of fire and life safety systems, emergency generators, and fire pumps, ensuring proper documentation and timely reporting of issues.
• Respond to tenant service requests, coordinate with property management and vendors, and perform general building repairs to maintain a safe, professional, and well-maintained property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certification in HVAC, electrical, or a related trade preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of commercial building maintenance experience preferred, or equivalent technical training.
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, building automation, and life safety systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, interpret mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams, and safely operate tools and building equipment.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation, respond to building emergencies, and work occasional overtime or outside normal business hours.