Building Engineer I — HVAC, Safety & Growth Prospects

Action Property Management; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reimbursement for certifications

Health benefits and PTO

Ongoing training

Career growth opportunities

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Action Property Management is seeking a Building Engineer I in Dallas to maintain and repair common property under supervision. The role includes in-unit maintenance tasks and responding to emergencies after hours.

Schedule is Tue–Fri 8–5, Sat 9–6, with compensation of $30–35/hour. Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and 2+ years of maintenance experience in residential or commercial settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EPA 608 Certification is a plus.
• Weekly Fire Pump Testing Certification is a plus.
• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in residential or commercial buildings. High rise experience is strongly desired.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• General computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint. Ability to learn and operate the property management software used by Action Property Management.

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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Blueprints & schematics

Reading blueprints

Building codes knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork independence

Microsoft Office/SharePoint

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA 608 Certification

Weekly Fire Pump Testing Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Action Property Management is seeking a Building Engineer I in Dallas to maintain and repair common property under supervision. The role includes in-unit maintenance tasks and responding to emergencies after hours.

Schedule is Tue–Fri 8–5, Sat 9–6, with compensation of $30–35/hour. Applicants should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and 2+ years of maintenance experience in residential or commercial settings.