Building Engineer (Westchase)

Stream Realty Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

PTO and holiday pay

Job summary

Stream Realty Partners in Houston is seeking a Building Engineer responsible for maintaining building systems while providing exceptional service to tenants. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial building operations and be able to perform preventive maintenance and repairs across various systems.

This role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Commercial Building Operations or related industry preferred.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Understanding of HVAC and plumbing systems is essential.
• Ability to read and understand plans and prints.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on building systems.
• Provide concierge-style customer service to internal and external partners.
• Inspect building systems to ensure they are operating correctly.
• Comply with all applicable codes and regulations regarding building operations.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building automation systems

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Multi-meter

Anemometer

Pressure gauges

Job description

Founded in 1996, Stream Realty Partners began with a vision that focuses on people rather than bricks and mortar. Headquartered in Dallas, TX and operating coast to coast, we complete billions in annual transactions across office, industrial, retail, healthcare, land, and data center properties. Our culture is built on the core values of smart, honest, nice, and passionate.

Job Description

The Building Engineer is responsible for keeping building systems and equipment in good order while supporting other members of the property team. They provide concierge‑style service to tenants and constantly seek ways to improve the experience for all who visit our properties. They execute preventive maintenance to keep systems in good repair and prolong their useful life, while ensuring the property maintains an outstanding appearance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Comprehend and interpret instructions and memos, and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Operate and use necessary manual and power‑driven tools.
• Provide concierge‑style customer service to internal and external partners.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.
• Align and ensure all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to building operations and work safety are adhered to.
• Inspect building systems, including but not limited to fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by the client.
• Perform contract work, which could include landscaping, snow removal, HVAC, plumbing, and cleaning.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Commercial Building Operations, Property Management, or a related industry preferred.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Thorough understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Ability to efficiently present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
• Understanding of multi‑meter amp probe, anemometer, pressure gauges, drain auger, and other industry standard tools/equipment.
• Prior work experience and knowledge of energy‑saving and sustainability measures.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and understand plans and prints.

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required.
• EPA Universal Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, etc.).

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work indoors approximately 50% of the time and outdoors approximately 50% of the time.
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders.
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs).
• Use a full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting).

Benefits

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, pharmacy benefits, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with company matching, PTO, and holiday pay. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, location, and other job‑related reasons.

Stream is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.