Building Maintenance Technician

Core Executive Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Executive Recruiting seeks an experienced Building Maintenance Technician to operate, maintain, and repair building systems in a commercial office property in Phoenix. The role covers preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

You will monitor building automation, respond to service requests, and coordinate with property management and vendors to keep the property safe, efficient, and well‑maintained.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; relevant trade certification preferred.
• 4+ years of commercial building maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams; safe tool operation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on HVAC equipment and related controls.
• Monitor building automation and energy management systems and maintain equipment logs.
• Inspect and repair electrical systems including lighting, outlets, switches, and breakers.
• Maintain plumbing systems and support life safety systems and emergency equipment.
• Coordinate with property management and vendors and respond to tenant service requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or certification in HVAC or electrical trade

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Building automation

Life safety systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Building Maintenance Technician to assist with the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems within a commercial office property. This hands‑on position is responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and supporting the safe, efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on HVAC equipment, including air handling units, chillers, pumps, VAV boxes, motors, belts, and associated controls.
• Monitor building automation and energy management systems, adjust operating settings, respond to HVAC service requests, and maintain equipment logs.
• Inspect, maintain, and perform minor repairs on electrical systems, including lighting, outlets, switches, breakers, and related components.
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems, including faucets, flush valves, toilets, drains, pumps, and pressure‑reducing valves.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing of fire and life safety systems, emergency generators, and fire pumps, ensuring proper documentation and timely reporting of issues.
• Respond to tenant service requests, coordinate with property management and vendors, and perform general building repairs to maintain a safe, professional, and well‑maintained property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certification in HVAC, electrical, or a related trade preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of commercial building maintenance experience preferred, or equivalent technical training.
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, building automation, and life safety systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, interpret mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams, and safely operate tools and building equipment.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to participate in an on‑call rotation, respond to building emergencies, and work occasional overtime or outside normal business hours.