Building Engineer I - Dallas, TX

actionlife; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Property Management is seeking a Building Engineer I to maintain and repair common property, respond to emergencies, and perform limited in-unit maintenance. The role reports to the Chief Engineer and supports a safe, productive team environment with occasional overtime.

The position features a schedule of Tue–Fri 8:00–5:00 and Sat 9:00–6:00, with compensation of $25–$27 per hour. Maintenance tasks span mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general areas across multiple communities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life safety, and sanitary sewer systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as outlined in manuals and directed by leadership.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues.
• Complete general maintenance work including carpentry, painting, masonry, and light furniture repairs.
• Conduct routine and follow-up property inspections, including annual punch list items.
• Perform in-unit tasks such as HVAC filter changes, smoke alarm battery replacement, and minor repairs.
• Maintain accurate logs, inspection reports, work orders, tool inventory, and preventive maintenance records.
• Respond to property emergencies (flood, fire, power outage, earthquake) and maintain required safety certifications.
• Coordinate vendor access and assist housekeeping and team members as needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service, demonstrate professionalism, and support a safe, productive team environment, including occasional overtime.

Job description

Who We Are

With a legacy spanning four decades, Action Property Management has become the premier choice for homeowner's association management. Founded in 1984, Action began with a single client and a vision to elevate ethical and professional standards in the HOA industry. Our unwavering commitment to integrity, and professionalism coupled with our core values of excellence, innovation and care for people, continues to define us. Today, as the largest privately owned HOA management company in the West, we proudly serve over 300 communities across 9 offices. Our success is fueled by a team of nearly 900 dedicated team members who genuinely love what they do and are dedicated to helping homeowners thrive and love where they live.

Job Summary

The Building Engineer I, under the direction and supervision of the Chief Engineer, maintains and repairs all common property not maintained and repaired by a third party. The Engineer will also, at the direction of the Supervisor, perform limited in unit maintenance services. The Engineer is a trained responder to property emergencies such as fire, flood, earthquake and other disasters and will be available for emergencies after normal working hours.

Work Schedule:

Tuesday - Friday, 8-5; Saturday 9-6

Compensation:

$25-$27/hour

Essentail Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life safety, and sanitary sewer systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as outlined in manuals and directed by leadership.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues.
• Complete general maintenance work including carpentry, painting, masonry, and light furniture repairs.
• Conduct routine and follow-up property inspections, including annual punch list items.
• Perform in-unit tasks such as HVAC filter changes, smoke alarm battery replacement, and minor repairs.
• Maintain accurate logs, inspection reports, work orders, tool inventory, and preventive maintenance records.
• Respond to property emergencies (flood, fire, power outage, earthquake) and maintain required safety certifications.
• Coordinate vendor access and assist housekeeping and team members as needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service, demonstrate professionalism, and support a safe, productive team environment, including occasional overtime.

Qualifications