Building Engineer: On-Call High‑Rise Maintenance Leader

FirstService Residential; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 company paid holidays

Paid volunteer time

Paid sick and vacation time

Medical, dental, vision

HSA and FSA

Company paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

FirstService Residential in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Building Engineer to ensure the property is livable, safe, and compliant by supervising inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and coordinating vendors.

You will manage logs, schedule inspections, respond to emergencies, and maintain HVAC, electrical, fire safety, and other building systems. On-site role with on-call duties; typical schedule Monday–Friday with potential after-hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building mechanics (i.e. plumbing, HVAC/ chiller boiler systems), electrical systems, rooftop pool maintenance, etc
• Hands-on experience with large tonnage chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps and air compressors
• Organized with the ability to prioritize incoming demands
• Able to use tools, equipment, and chemicals safely
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Understanding of budgeting and cost control
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Capable of mentoring others

Responsibilities

• Ensure building and systems are maintained properly and in safe working order (mechanical systems, electrical, fire safety, access control, HVAC, chillers, boilers, sprinkler systems)
• Manage SDS manual
• Plan preventive inspection and maintenance schedules and related work
• Keep accurate operation, maintenance and repair logs
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, projects and repairs
• Plan and implement modifications and improvements
• Schedule and coordinate state inspections of building and equipment
• Ensure the building has required permits
• Handle emergency maintenance situations timely
• Maintain an emergency response plan with vendors and contacts
• Respond to emergencies including weekends, holidays, or overnight

Skills

Building mechanics

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Budgeting

Team mentoring

Documentation

Education

HOA / Residential maintenance

Property or High-Rise management

Job description

FirstService Residential in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Building Engineer to ensure the property is livable, safe, and compliant by supervising inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and coordinating vendors.

You will manage logs, schedule inspections, respond to emergencies, and maintain HVAC, electrical, fire safety, and other building systems. On-site role with on-call duties; typical schedule Monday–Friday with potential after-hours.