Building Engineer in Dallas

Energy Jobline ZR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Service recognition awards

Great work environment

Job summary

Pillar Commercial LLC in Dallas, TX seeks a Maintenance Technician to support customer service and building operations across multiple properties. The role requires hands-on work with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general repairs, plus strong attention to tenant satisfaction and safety.

You will perform routine maintenance, manage outside vendors, cover property inspections, and participate in after-hours on-call rotations. A valid driver’s license is required to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in building maintenance and basic trades.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
• Shift availability 7:00am–4:00pm; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance across facilities.
• Test and maintain emergency power and life-safety systems.
• Monitor and coordinate outside vendors to ensure quality.
• Conduct routine property inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies and be on-call for rotations.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical repairs

Plumbing

Building maintenance

Blueprints & schematics

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years experience in building maintenance

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Pillar Commercial LLC

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Technician’s primary responsibility under the Pillar umbrella is to provide support in all areas concerning customer service and building operations. This position supports Pillar Commercial’s mission for 100% tenant satisfaction.

In addition, the position requires strong technical skills with the ability to think outside the box for alternative solutions. Daily hands-on work including a variety of equipment will be required however more importantly constant supervision of overall building operations. This includes quality and appearance control of common areas, maintaining tenant satisfaction, expedited service, and extreme attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• HVAC mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs as needed.
• Conducts scheduled maintenance throughout facility and for equipment.
• Maintains and tests the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits, fire detection alarms and extinguishing equipment, and life support systems.
• Maintains all essential equipment (air handler rooms, roof top equipment, parking garage equipment, etc.) in a safe operating condition.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete service requests, Property Manager Task lists, and document all work performed independently.
• Ability to cover and maintain multiple properties with driving required between them.
• Monitor assist and coordinate outside vendor services and performance to ensure work is completed to our specifications as well as in a timely manner.
• Perform routine property inspections, scheduled preventative maintenance such as filter changes.
• Make minor plumbing and HVAC repairs, as necessary. Pneumatic experience required.
• Perform basic electrical work. Basic electrical tasks include replacing light switches, outlets, light bulbs and ballasts in fluorescent light fixtures, ability to take amp readings and determine when an electrician is required.
• Respond to building emergencies on an as-needed basis.
• Assist other building engineers as needed such as building coverage during PTO or emergencies.
• Valid Driver’s License and clear driving record.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation in one week intervals.
• Must have valid driver’s license and transportation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent ladder climbing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Able to perform the use your hands in a skillful, coordinated way to grasp and manipulate objects and demonstrate small, precise movements.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of over 50 pounds.
• Work is typically performed in an indoor environment, with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Work is occasionally performed in tenant occupied spaces, high ceilings and cubicle/desk spaces.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to life and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum two years’ experience in building maintenance.
• Plumbing and HVAC Pneumatic experience.
• Able to work shift (7:00am -- 4:00pm).
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with experience in general building maintenance, building automation systems, and electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Email and phone communication will be key.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of HVAC roof top units.
• Building Automation Systems. Training can be provided.
• Utilize good communication skills for tenant interaction.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot all equipment in and around the building including but not limited to, plumbing, lighting, locks, doors, fire safety equipment, HVAC elevators, pest control, landscaping, irrigation, signage, all building equipment, painting, janitorial, parking lot, HVAC,
• Offer solutions when problems arise regarding repairs and maintenance of equipment.
• insuring a clean and well-maintained environment for our tenants and their guests
• Expeditious and follow up service to all tenant requests.
• Anticipate, identify, and correct any and all problems involving the property
• Performs minor building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical
• High awareness of the condition of the physical property and property sightline with focus on parking lot/garage landscape and entire property sightline. immediately correct
• Responds timely in the event of an emergency and notifies appropriate personnel and management.
• Manage and complete multiple projects with scheduled deadlines.
• Ability to be on-call as needed for emergencies. We currently have a once a month rotation

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Service recognition awards

Great work environment, great benefits, entrepreneurial-minded firm anticipating rapid growth.

Pillar Commercial is a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in office and industrial developments based in Dallas, Texas.