Chief Engineer

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

Job summary

Core Executive Recruiting seeks a Building Maintenance Engineer to oversee and perform hands-on maintenance across a portfolio of retail and office buildings. The role emphasizes HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, with a focus on reliability and tenant comfort.

The position operates on a mobile basis, collaborating with property management and senior engineering staff to ensure high facility performance and prompt service to tenants.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in commercial buildings.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with tenants and property management teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, and pumps to ensure efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot and adjust building automation systems (DDC/pneumatic controls) for optimal performance and tenant comfort.
• Support daily operations by responding promptly to service requests and maintaining accurate logs of inspections and repairs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Universal certification

HVAC certification

Electrical certification

Job description

The Building Maintenance Engineer supports the daily operations a portfolio of retail and office buildings. The role focuses on team oversight, hands-on maintenance, repair, and monitoring of building systems to ensure tenant comfort, safety, and operational efficiency. The building maintenance engineer will work closely with property management and senior engineering staff to deliver reliable service, uphold high standards of building performance, and contribute to a positive tenant experience.

This is a mobile role.

Job Duties

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repair of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, and pumps to ensure efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot and adjust building automation systems (DDC/pneumatic controls) for optimal performance and tenant comfort.
• Support daily operations by responding promptly to service requests and maintaining accurate logs of inspections and repairs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in commercial office buildings, with working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certifications (EPA Universal, HVAC, electrical) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform repairs such as replacing motors, bearings, valves, and electrical components safely and effectively.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with tenants and property management teams.