Building Engineer - HVAC, Boilers & Chillers

The JOY FM; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The JOY FM is seeking an experienced Building Engineer to support the maintenance and operation of a large public facility in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. This is a hands-on maintenance role for someone who can troubleshoot, repair, and maintain major building systems directly.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with commercial HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, controls, and preventative maintenance. This role is not limited to coordinating outside vendors.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing commercial boilers and chillers.
• Strong commercial HVAC troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience with pumps, motors, valves, compressors, controls, and related mechanical systems.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and responding to mechanical equipment failures.
• Ability to diagnose building-system problems and complete repairs without relying solely on outside vendors.
• Experience with building automation, HVAC controls, or energy management systems preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.
• Knowledge of workplace and facility safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance needs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with staff, contractors, vendors, and management.
• Supervisory or lead maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to pass all required background screening, drug screening, and onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of commercial building systems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, pumps, motors, valves, controls, and related mechanical equipment.
• Monitor and operate HVAC controls and building energy management systems.
• Conduct routine building and equipment inspections to identify maintenance needs and potential problems.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and complete repairs directly when within the scope of the position.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and work order programs.
• Maintain equipment maintenance logs, inspection records, and repair documentation.
• Monitor building systems for proper operation and respond to equipment failures or urgent maintenance needs.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance throughout the facility.
• Coordinate outside vendors and contractors for specialized repairs while remaining actively involved in troubleshooting and repair follow-up.
• Maintain equipment, tools, parts, and supply inventories.
• Assist with fire safety inspections and facility compliance requirements.
• Support general facility maintenance and operational needs.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and facility setup as needed.
• Supervise or provide direction to maintenance support staff.
• Follow and enforce workplace and facility safety procedures.
• Perform other building maintenance and operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Boilers & chillers maintenance

HVAC troubleshooting

Pumps and motors

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting building systems

Building automation

Energy management systems

Documentation and records

Safety procedures

Tools

HVAC controls

Building automation

Job description

Building Engineer - HVAC, Boilers & Chillers

Job description: Building Engineer – HVAC, Boilers & Chillers Pay: $68,640 per year

Location: Downtown St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Schedule: Primarily day shift; schedule may vary based on facility operations, events, and maintenance needs

Job Type: Long-term temporary

Work Location: On-site

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Building Engineer to support the maintenance and operation of a large public facility in downtown St. Petersburg. This is a hands‑on maintenance position for someone who can troubleshoot, repair, and maintain major building systems directly. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with commercial HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, controls, and preventative maintenance. This role is not limited to coordinating outside vendors. The Building Engineer is expected to diagnose equipment problems, perform repairs and maintenance when appropriate, and help keep building systems operating safely and efficiently.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of commercial building systems.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, pumps, motors, valves, controls, and related mechanical equipment.
• Monitor and operate HVAC controls and building energy management systems.
• Conduct routine building and equipment inspections to identify maintenance needs and potential problems.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and complete repairs directly when within the scope of the position.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and work order programs.
• Maintain equipment maintenance logs, inspection records, and repair documentation.
• Monitor building systems for proper operation and respond to equipment failures or urgent maintenance needs.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance throughout the facility.
• Coordinate outside vendors and contractors for specialized repairs while remaining actively involved in troubleshooting and repair follow‑up.
• Maintain equipment, tools, parts, and supply inventories.
• Assist with fire safety inspections and facility compliance requirements.
• Support general facility maintenance and operational needs.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and facility setup as needed.
• Supervise or provide direction to maintenance support staff.
• Follow and enforce workplace and facility safety procedures.
• Perform other building maintenance and operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience maintaining and repairing commercial boilers and chillers required.
• Strong commercial HVAC troubleshooting and repair experience required.
• Previous experience in building maintenance, building engineering, facilities maintenance, hotel engineering, or commercial property maintenance.
• Experience with pumps, motors, valves, compressors, controls, and related mechanical systems.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and responding to mechanical equipment failures.
• Ability to diagnose building‑system problems and complete repairs without relying solely on outside vendors.
• Experience with building automation, HVAC controls, or energy management systems preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.
• Knowledge of workplace and facility safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance needs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with staff, contractors, vendors, and management.
• Supervisory or lead maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to pass all required background screening, drug screening, and onboarding requirements.

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