Building Engineer/Senior Building Engineer

The Peterson School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Free gym membership

Job summary

Synergy, a leading Boston commercial real estate firm, seeks a Building Engineer to join our engineering team in Boston. This role performs maintenance, responds to work orders and tenant calls, and supports building operations for an urban office property.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in building maintenance (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), a valid Massachusetts driver's license, and strong communication skills. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years work experience in building maintenance and operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic controls system, EMS and other building mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors building system operations and performance; maintains lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and associated equipment.
• Oversees and inspects work by outside contractors, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and cleaning services.
• Performs repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance; maintains maintenance and repair records.
• Reviews work orders, estimates time/materials, and orders necessary supplies.
• Manages energy management programs to keep operating costs at a minimum.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical work

Plumbing

EMS

Pneumatic controls

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Company: Synergy
Location: Boston, MA

Synergy, a leading Boston commercial real estate firm, seeks a Building Engineer. This individual will be a key member of our engineering staff, working under limited supervision, performing all maintenance duties and responding to work orders, tenant calls and other operational/administrative duties for an urban office building in Boston.

Synergy (synergyboston.com) is a real estate investment and operating company primarily focused on the Boston market. We are one of the largest and most active landlords in the city. We are active members of the Boston business community and have been recognized as Landlord of the Year by the GBREB Commercial Brokers Association (CBA). We are also proud to support numerous organizations that make a positive impact in our city.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors building system operations and performance. Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Performs repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required.
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
• Manages an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements. Performs miscellaneous engineering and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For In You

• 3-5 years work experience in building maintenance and operations, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic controls system, EMS and other building mechanical systems.
• Refrigeration or Electrical license a plus but not required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook; experience with electronic work order and preventative maintenance systems.
• The candidate must have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Work Conditions & Essential Physical Characteristics

• Work to be performed both inside the property and outside with exposure to weather, fumes, electrical current and machine noise.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, climbing, repetitive use of hands, power hand grasping, and reaching above and below shoulder level.
• Occasional sitting squatting, crawling, kneeling.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment and machinery. May be required to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally weighing up to 75 pounds.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision life, STD & LTD insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and free gym membership.

Background checks required.

Synergy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are unable to support sponsorship for work authorization and Visas at this time.