Class A Building Engineer – Hands-On Facilities in Austin

LHH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a premier commercial real estate organization to identify a Building Engineer for a Class A office property in Austin, TX. This hands-on role maintains HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems to deliver a safe, efficient, high-quality tenant environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of building maintenance or an accredited trade-school program in HVAC or electrical, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of building maintenance experience OR completion of an accredited trade school program in HVAC, electrical, or a related field.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous commercial office/Class A building experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical building systems.
• Familiarity with equipment such as chillers, generators, switchgear, pumps, and air handling units.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools, voltmeters, ladders, lifts, drain equipment, and appropriate safety equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
• Ability to participate in on‑call coverage and work outside normal business hours when necessary.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. and perform the physical requirements associated with commercial building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Respond to HVAC service calls and assist with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Inspect and perform minor preventative maintenance on air handling units (AHUs), including belts and related components.
• Conduct daily chiller inspections, maintain equipment logs, and identify conditions requiring further attention.
• Assist with water treatment testing and adjustments.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical issues, reset breakers, and replace outlets, switches, lighting ballasts, and related components.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including faucets, flush valves, toilets, urinals, drains, and system pumps.
• Monitor and respond to building life‑safety systems, including fire alarms and related equipment.
• Perform weekly inspections and documentation of emergency generators.
• Repair door hardware and assist with minor security‑system adjustments.
• Read and record tenant utility meters.
• Complete general building maintenance tasks, including painting, cleaning, and drain clearing.
• Respond to tenant and building needs with a strong sense of urgency and customer service.
• Participate in overtime and on‑call coverage as required.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school HVAC/Electrical

Tools

Hand tools

Voltmeter

Ladders

Safety equipment

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a premier commercial real estate organization to identify a Building Engineer for a Class A office property in Austin, TX. This hands-on role maintains HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems to deliver a safe, efficient, high-quality tenant environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of building maintenance or an accredited trade-school program in HVAC or electrical, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and the ability to work