Commercial Building Engineer - Multi Site

Wangard Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wangard Partners seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to monitor and maintain building systems across Milwaukee properties. The role involves HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks, plus building automation knowledge and safety compliance.

You will perform preventive maintenance, assist with life-safety inspections, and coordinate with property management and maintenance leadership. On-call responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with work-order and time-attendance systems; willingness to learn required systems

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation and safety compliance.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance as directed.
• Inspect and repair electrical components (motors, ballasts, switches, receptacles, fuses, breakers, bulbs).
• Inspect emergency power generation & distribution systems.
• Adhere to energy conservation procedures using BAS, timers and thermostats.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and distribution systems.
• Participate in Fire & Life safety inspections.
• Perform access control programming of keys, locks, badges and IDs.
• Perform carpentry and painting as needed.
• Ensure all service requests are completed daily and documented with parts/materials.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical repair

Building automation

Plumbing & fixtures

Carpentry & painting

Fire & Life safety inspections

Emergency power systems

Energy conservation procedures

On-call rotation

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Monitor equipment to ensure it is working properly and in compliance with all safety guidelines.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance activities as directed.
• Competency in HVAC heating and cooling support system equipment including low pressure steam boilers, chillers, circulating pumps, cooling towers, air handlers, heat pumps and exhaust fans. Cleaning and lubricating according to preventative maintenance schedules as needed including filter and belt changes.
• Perform electrical repair on motors, ballasts, switches, receptacles, fuses, breakers, and light bulbs.
• Inspect and test emergency power generation & distribution systems as required.
• Ensure adherence to energy conservation compliance procedures, utilizing systems including building automation controls, timers, and thermostats.
• Install and repair plumbing distribution and fixtures such as lavatory stools, urinals, fountains, and sinks.
• Participate in Fire & Life safety inspections required by local code and authority having jurisdiction.
• Perform Access control programing of keys, locks, badges & ID cards.
• Perform carpentry and painting tasks as needed.
• Ensure all service requests are completed daily. Follow-up on incomplete service requests and on completed service requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Document work performed on service requests, including parts and materials accurately.
• Inspect buildings and complete checklists. Inform Property Manager/Director of Maintenance Operations of needed services and repairs.
• Participant in quarterly property inspections.
• Order parts and supplies and maintain inventory, as needed.
• Assist with the coordination and oversight of maintenance efforts with outside vendors.
• Complete special projects as may be assigned and prioritized by the Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, or Director of Maintenance Operations.
• Participate in rotating on call schedule for the commercial portfolio and assist in vacation coverage, ensuring timely responses as needed for after-hours emergency calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Technology Proficiency

• Monitor equipment to ensure it is working properly and in compliance with all safety guidelines.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance activities as directed.
• Competency in HVAC heating and cooling support system equipment including low pressure steam boilers, chillers, circulating pumps, cooling towers, air handlers, heat pumps and exhaust fans. Cleaning and lubricating according to preventative maintenance schedules as needed including filter and belt changes.
• Perform electrical repair on motors, ballasts, switches, receptacles, fuses, breakers, and light bulbs.
• Inspect and test emergency power generation & distribution systems as required.
• Ensure adherence to energy conservation compliance procedures, utilizing systems including building automation controls, timers, and thermostats.
• Install and repair plumbing distribution and fixtures such as lavatory stools, urinals, fountains, and sinks.
• Participate in Fire & Life safety inspections required by local code and authority having jurisdiction.
• Perform Access control programing of keys, locks, badges & ID cards.
• Perform carpentry and painting tasks as needed.
• Ensure all service requests are completed daily. Follow-up on incomplete service requests and on completed service requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Document work performed on service requests, including parts and materials accurately.
• Inspect buildings and complete checklists. Inform Property Manager/Director of Maintenance Operations of needed services and repairs.
• Participant in quarterly property inspections.
• Order parts and supplies and maintain inventory, as needed.
• Assist with the coordination and oversight of maintenance efforts with outside vendors.
• Complete special projects as may be assigned and prioritized by the Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, or Director of Maintenance Operations.
• Participate in rotating on call schedule for the commercial portfolio and assist in vacation coverage, ensuring timely responses as needed for after‑hours emergency calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Technology Proficiency

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with electronic work-order and time-and-attendance systems is preferred; ability and willingness to learn required systems are essential.

Building Automation Systems

Demonstrate working proficiency with building automation systems (BAS), including system navigation, equipment graphics, operating sequences, alarms, schedules, setpoints, trends, and overrides.

• Use approved remote access to monitor equipment, investigate alarms, evaluate operating conditions, and resolve issues when appropriate. Follow company IT and access-security requirements.
• Physical Demands: Physical demands include the ability to lift to 50 pounds. The employee will regularly be required to sit, stand, walk, reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to climb. Specific vision requirements include the ability to use close vision; distance vision; color vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to work at a personal computer and talk on the phone for extended periods of time. Must possess the ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms and be available to work extended/flexible hours and weekends, as needed.

Attendance/Travel

This position is a full-time, nonexempt, hourly position. This position also requires regular attendance and active participation/planning at all company functions and events. Travel to assigned properties is required.

Licenses/Equipment

A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance are required. The CBE-Multi-Site position will have access to a Wangard vehicle fully outfitted with the required tools and equipment during the workday.

Learning and Development

Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization