Commercial Building Engineer

Menashe Properties, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid Time Off

Snack Room

Team Lunches

Job summary

Menashe Properties, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Building Engineer for high-rise downtown Portland.

This onsite, full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm, with participation in an evening/weekend on-call rotation to protect tenant operations and safety. You will perform preventive maintenance and repair across HVAC, plumbing, electrical and basic construction, maintain rounds and CMMS documentation, and assist with estimating time and materials.

Qualifications

• Commercial/institutional maintenance experience (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or general construction).
• Safe use of hand and power tools.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift, climb ladders, access mechanical spaces, and work on roofs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs across building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Manage rounds, work orders, and CMMS documentation.
• Estimate time and materials for tasks and projects.
• Collaborate with the Lead Building Engineer to ensure tenant operations.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Construction

Customer service

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

At Menashe Properties, our vision is to be the leading owner and operator in providing commercial real estate solutions that cater to the specific needs of every business. We understand that time is of the essence in the world of commercial real estate. That’s why we are always ready and willing to transact. Driven by our commitment to responsiveness, trustworthiness and a personalized approach, we strive to build strong relationships with our clients as a reliable partner.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower our tenants and clients with spaces that are tailored to inspire success. It is our goal to help businesses realize their full potential in the Real Estate industry by creating engaging spaces that fit into their unique goals. With a dynamic and strategic leadership team, we partner with you to make quick and sound decisions aligned to your objectives. We act with integrity to offer a comprehensive range of leasing solutions that are fair and aid in the development of our clients, our own business ventures, and the different communities we tap into.

Support That Lasts

Competitive salary at $31.00/hr - $41.00/hr, plus Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Plan for the future with a 401(k), Life Insurance, and options for a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Recharge with Paid Time Off, with PTO increases w/ tenure.

You’ll also have the practical support to do your best work: tools provided, uniforms provided, professional development, and annual reviews. Onsite comforts and connection include a snack/drink room and quarterly staff lunches.

The Role

As a Commercial Building Engineer working in high-rise buildings in downtown Portland, your work protects the spaces our tenants rely on to operate, serve customers, and grow. This is an onsite, full-time role (Mon-Fri 7am-4pm) with participation in an evening/weekend on-call rotation.

Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance and repair across building systems - HVAC (filters, coils, fans, belts, motors, condensate; heat pumps, fan coils, rooftop units, exhaust/ventilation), plumbing (fixtures, drains, minor leaks; support on more complex steam/drain work as directed), and basic-to-intermediate electrical (lighting repairs, receptacles/switches, simple troubleshooting). You’ll also complete rounds, manage work orders, estimate time/materials, and document work clearly in the CMMS.

Required skills include commercial/institutional maintenance experience (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or general construction), safe use of hand/power tools, strong customer service communication, and the physical ability to lift, climb ladders, access mechanical spaces, and work on roofs. Apply to bring purpose-driven Building Engineering to the buildings our community depends on.

Your Day, Onsite

You start the morning in the heart of downtown Portland, checking priorities in the work order queue and coordinating with the Lead Building Engineer to keep the day focused and safe. As the Commercial Building Engineer on site, you move between mechanical rooms, common areas, and the roof - listening for what sounds "off," spotting small issues before they become tenant disruptions, and keeping a steady pace through scheduled maintenance.

Throughout the day, you’ll balance planned tasks with real-time needs from tenants and property leadership, communicating clearly and closing the loop with notes that help the next shift. Some days feel like a classic Maintenance Technician rhythm - steady progress and clean documentation; other days call for a Technician/Handyman mindset across HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical touches (and occasional Carpentry/Construction/Painter-type fixes) to keep the building running with a meaningful impact.