Building Engineer

PLS Companies - now ACCO Engineered Systems; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Building Engineer to ensure the optimal operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems in a high-end commercial building. This role involves troubleshooting complex issues, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building maintenance and a solid understanding of building codes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the mechanical contracting field, where your contributions will have a significant impact on maintaining a pristine environment for tenants and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building maintenance.
• Thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building inspections and coordinate repairs.
• Manage HVAC controls and IT support.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain building integrity.

Skills

HVAC Knowledge

Electrical Systems

Plumbing Systems

Problem-Solving

Mechanical Aptitude

Building Codes Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

HVAC Technical Training

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Maintenance Management Software

Job description

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General Job Description:

A Building Engineer is responsible for the comprehensive operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems within a high-end commercial building, ensuring optimal functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with safety regulations, often requiring advanced technical knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, while collaborating with property management and contractors to maintain the building's pristine condition.

Job Description

General Job Description:

A Building Engineer is responsible for the comprehensive operation, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems within a high-end commercial building, ensuring optimal functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with safety regulations, often requiring advanced technical knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, while collaborating with property management and contractors to maintain the building's pristine condition.

Supervises: Vendors and Contractors

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for a wide variety of general building maintenance repairs and services including but not limited to electrical/lighting, plumbing, doors and hardware, painting, security, IT, HVAC, landscaping, building inspections, and general office repairs. Coordinate and meet with contractors, vendors, security, and property managers to coordinate work and maintain building integrity.

• Conduct Building Inspections at HQ in Pasadena: Complete daily building walks, survey equipment from roof to basement to identify possible issues (i.e. leaks, light replacements, etc.). Provide oversite of Fire Life Safety inspections and Elevator inspections.
• Contact building vendors to coordinate repairs including but not limited to: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Landscaping, Security, etc.
• Building HVAC Controls- Be familiar and able to adjust zones and/or temperature as required or per requests.
• IT Building support: Coordinate with the IT Department and install computer hardware, cabling and/or hang monitors and TVs as needed.
• Security: Coordinate and resolve service-related issues with onsite Security Company.
• Building Repair: Lighting replacement, interior/exterior lighting, and parking lot lights. Door and Hardware Repair, metal/wood, closers, hinges, sweeps, etc.
• Painting, plaster, drywall and wallpaper repair, interior and exterior jobs. Ceiling tile replacement, changing water filters, window cleaning, installation of
• Bulletin boards, hanging pictures and installing carpet tiles.
• Furniture repair, drawers, adjustments, assembly.
• Moving items as needed (i.e. furniture, file cabinets, boxes, etc.)
• Sets up tables and chairs in conference and training rooms.
• Clean up and keep various meeting rooms organized.
• Appliance and equipment installation (refrigerator, microwaves, toasters, etc.).
• Reports on all maintenance problems to Property Manager.
• Assist Mailroom as needed: Delivery of office and building supplies to the correct departments and locations. Deliver packages, organize mailroom/supply room. Assist when parts need to be returned. This includes boxing up items, having correct paperwork and managing small outbound packages.
• Respond to the offices on/off hours to deal with emergencies as they arise.
• Other duties that may be assigned by Facilities Manager or Property Management.
  
  

Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, Etc.)

• 5+ Years of Building Maintenance Experience
• HVAC design or technical school training preferred
• Technical expertise: Thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Problem-solving abilities: Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve complex building system issues.
• Mechanical aptitude: Ability to perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on various building equipment.
• Building codes knowledge: Familiarity with local building codes and safety regulations.
• Computer proficiency: Ability to use building automation systems, maintenance management software, and other relevant computer applications.
• Communication skills: Effective communication with tenants, property management, and contractors to address concerns and coordinate maintenance activities
  
  

ACCO Competencies

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.
  
  

Physical Requirements

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Work at elevated heights
• Do hand, arm, leg movements for several hours
• Stand for 8 - 12 hours straight
• Climb and descend stairs, scaffolding, and ladders for up to 12 hours
• Lift push and pull 40lbs.
• Squat and bend at the waist and knees freely
• Exposure to temperature extremes
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Bending and twisting
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
• Regular and Routine attendance.
  
  

Competitive Wages

$65,000 to $88,750.00 Annual Salary. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

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About Us

Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.

Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

What's great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.

ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.

We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6096
• Job Category Construction
• Posting Date 04/29/2025, 05:17 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Pleasanton, CA, United States

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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