Building Engineer I

Stream Realty; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Stream Realty Partners is seeking a Building Engineer to keep building systems and equipment in good order while supporting the property team. You will provide concierge-style service to tenants and continuously look for ways to improve the tenant experience.

The role focuses on preventative maintenance, safety compliance, and optimizing building operations to maintain an outstanding appearance across properties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Obtain city/government licenses or permits as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret instructions and ask clarifying questions.
• Operate and use necessary tools.
• Provide concierge-style service to tenants and partners.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and systems.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and safety directives.
• Inspect fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing for proper operation.
• Perform contract work such as landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Building operations

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma / GED

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/Teams)

Job description

Founded in 1996, Stream began with a vision that put people—not brick and mortar—at its foundation. That vision continues to shape who we are today. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, and operating in core markets coast to coast, we complete billions in annual transactions across office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and multifamily properties. With millions of square feet under assignment, we are one of the fastest-growing, full-service commercial real estate services firms in the country. Behind that growth is our talented team and distinct culture, grounded in four core values: smart, honest, nice, and passionate. For more information, visit www.streamrealty.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , X ,and Facebook .

IMMEDIATE IMPACT. MEANINGFUL CAREER.
At Stream, we know our success begins and ends with our people. It is the reason we work hard to attract and retain the best and brightest talent. From day one, you will be an integral member of our high-caliber, collaborative team. We will empower you to apply your energy, expertise, and creativity to meet our clients’ needs while instilling you with unsurpassed market knowledge and development opportunities to succeed. When you join Stream, you won’t simply start a new job—you will build a meaningful and impactful career.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Building Engineer is consistently thorough and committed to keeping building systems and equipment in good order while supporting other members of the property and team. They provide concierge-style service to the tenants at our buildings and are constantly looking for ways to improve the experience for all who come to their properties. They execute preventative maintenance to keep systems and equipment in good repair and prolong their useful life. They are keenly aware of their surroundings to ensure the property maintains an outstanding appearance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comprehend and interpret instructions and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Operate and use necessary manual and power-driven tools.
• Provide concierge-style customer service to internal and external partners.
• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.
• Align and ensure all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and work safety are adhered to.
• Inspect building systems, including but not limited to fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Perform contract work, which could include landscaping, snow removal, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Commercial Building Operations, Property Management, or a related industry preferred.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Must have a thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Ability to efficiently present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
• Understanding of multi-meter amp probe, anemometer, pressure gauges, drain auger, and other industry standard tools/equipment.
• Prior work experience and knowledge of energy-saving and sustainability measures.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and understand plans and prints.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required.
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, etc.).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work indoors approximately 50% of the time and outdoors approximately 50% of the time.
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs).
• Use a full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting).

Additional Information

#LI-Onsite

Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related reasons.

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