Building Technical Engineer

GSH Group; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GSH Group in Mahwah, NJ is seeking a Building Engineer to manage day-to-day facility operations, maintenance, and appearance, ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for occupants.

This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, responds to service requests, supports client needs, and assists with facility events and special projects. Physical work including lifting and moving furniture is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• CFC Universal License or equivalent; trade certification is a plus.
• 3–5 years of commercial building maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and CMMS systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily building inspections and equipment rounds.
• Record readings for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Monitor BMS/BAS and respond to alarms, including after-hours.
• Inspect boilers, AHUs, RTUs, exhausts, electrical rooms, water systems.
• Identify deficiencies and initiate corrective actions.
• Complete preventive maintenance per schedule and log results.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, doors, and related components.
• Maintain maintenance logs, readings, and work orders.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical & plumbing familiarity

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work capability

Reading blueprints/technical docs

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade certification preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Building Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, repair, and overall appearance of the facility while ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for building occupants and visitors. This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, responds to service requests, supports client needs, and assists with facility events and special projects. The Building Engineer must be proactive, customer-focused, organized, and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Building Operations

• Perform daily building inspections and equipment rounds.
• Record daily operating readings for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Monitor Building Management System (BMS/BAS) and respond to alarms. This includes alarms that are received outside of normal business hours.
• Inspect boilers, air handling units, rooftop units, exhaust fans, electrical rooms, domestic water systems, and other critical equipment.
• Identify deficiencies and initiate corrective actions.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with the maintenance schedule/planner.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, doors, hardware, ceiling systems, and other building components.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, equipment readings, and work order documentation.

Work Order Management

• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Prioritize work orders based on operational impact and client needs.
• Complete work orders within established service level expectations.
• Communicate effectively with building occupants regarding maintenance activities and project status.

Event Support

A significant portion of this position involves supporting facility events and meeting space configurations.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting up and breaking down conference rooms, training rooms, meeting spaces, and event areas.
• Moving tables, chairs, staging, partitions, and other furnishings.
• Reconfiguring spaces to meet client specifications.
• Assisting with event logistics before, during, and after events.
• Responding quickly to last-minute event changes and client requests.
• Maintaining event spaces in a clean, safe, and professional condition.

The successful candidate must be comfortable performing frequent physical work, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving furniture and equipment throughout the workday.

Client Service

• Build positive working relationships with the client, occupants, vendors, and visitors.
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism.
• Respond promptly to changing priorities and client requests.
• Support special projects and facility initiatives as assigned.
• Escort contractors and vendors when required.
• Verify vendor work is completed safely and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Report deficiencies and follow up on corrective actions.

Safety & Compliance

• Perform routine life safety inspections.
• Assist with fire alarm, generator, emergency lighting, and other life safety system inspections.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CFC Universal License
• Technical school or trade certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of commercial building maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent physical activity throughout the workday, including:

• Walking the facility for extended periods.
• Climbing stairs and ladders.
• Working in mechanical rooms and confined spaces.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Occasionally lifting or moving items weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Frequently pushing, pulling, and moving furniture, tables, chairs, and equipment for meetings and events.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• All mechanical equipment is located on the roof.

The Building Engineer works in office, warehouse, mechanical, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, and mechanical equipment. Occasional after-hours work, emergency response, overtime, or weekend support may be required based on business and client needs.

Additional Expectations

This position requires flexibility, initiative, and a strong commitment to customer service. Daily priorities may change based on equipment failures, emergency repairs, client requests, scheduled events, building occupancy, weather conditions, and operational requirements.

The duties and responsibilities described above are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the facility and to ensure exceptional service to the client.