Building Engineer Lead

La Vida Llena; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 4% Employer Match

Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education assistance and professional‑

Resident-funded scholarship

PayActiv

Employee and Resident Appreciation

Job summary

La Vida Llena in Albuquerque is seeking a Full-Time Building Engineer Lead to oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems while guiding a maintenance team. This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and reliability in a life plan community setting.

The candidate should bring at least five years in engineering or related trades, along with HVAC certifications or licenses. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, with experience in CMMS/BAS/EMS beneficial.

Qualifications

• Five years of engineering, maintenance, HVAC, or related skilled trade experience.
• Experience providing training, mentorship, or technical guidance to teams or employees.
• HVAC certification or Universal Recovery License preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building systems maintenance including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance operations, assign work orders, support scheduling, and train team members and subcontractors.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical, plumbing, mechanical, access control, and other building systems.
• Perform advanced preventative maintenance and corrective repairs while supporting quality control and project execution.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor activities, estimate material needs, and ensure safety standards and building regulations.
• Respond to alarms, emergency calls, and facility issues to maintain a safe environment for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Training & Mentorship

Communication

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Office

Education

HVAC certification

Universal Recovery License

Tools

CMMS

BAS

EMS

Job description

La Vida Llena is Albuquerque's premier not-for-profit Life Plan Community, offering residents a vibrant lifestyle, exceptional amenities, and a welcoming environment. We are seeking a Full-Time Building Engineer Lead to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems while providing leadership and technical guidance to the maintenance team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead daily maintenance operations, assign work orders, support scheduling efforts, and provide training and guidance to team members and subcontractors.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical, plumbing, mechanical, access control, and other building systems throughout the community.
• Perform advanced preventative maintenance and corrective repairs while assisting with quality control and project execution.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor activities, estimate material needs, and ensure compliance with safety standards and building regulations.
• Respond to community alarms, emergency calls, and facility issues while supporting a safe and welcoming environment for residents.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $80,000 annually, DOE

About You

• Minimum of five years of experience in engineering, maintenance, HVAC, MEP, or a related skilled trade.
• Experience providing training, mentorship, or technical guidance to employees or work teams.
• Advanced trade certifications, HVAC certification, or Universal Recovery License preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire life safety, and building systems maintenance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with experience using Microsoft Office, CMMS, BAS, and EMS systems.

Working at La Vida Llena, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Choose from multiple plans for you and your dependents.
• Dental & Vision Insurance options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Use it as you earn it or choose PTO+ for additional pay.
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Match.
• Profit Sharing Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Education assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Resident-funded scholarship opportunities.
• PayActiv: Flexible access to earned wages.
• Employee and Resident Appreciation programs.