Commercial Facilities Engineer

Hobbs Brook Real Estate; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC seeks a Facilities Engineer to support daily operations across a portfolio of Class A office and light industrial assets. Under the supervision of the Facilities Engineering Manager and Lead Engineer, you will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and tenant work orders to ensure top-tier service for tenants and stakeholders.

The role requires 5+ years of facilities experience, proficiency with MEP systems, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general commercial facilities and maintenance experience, working with critical mechanical equipment.
• Mechanical proficiency on general building equipment.
• Knowledge of Building Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Life Safety Systems.
• Diagnostic troubleshooting on MEP equipment.
• Basic carpentry and plumbing.
• OSHA training is helpful but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use power tools.
• Proven ability to work from blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• MS Office and Outlook proficiency.
• Willingness to pursue state licensure for electrical, refrigeration, or plumbing.
• Solid interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience utilizing Building Management systems (ALC, Delta, PRISM).
• Ability to address emergency issues promptly and coordinate swift responses.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address complex maintenance issues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Supports the facilities team in daily operations for Class A assets, providing high-level service to tenants and stakeholders.
• Assist with general maintenance and preventative maintenance, tenant work orders, vendor escort in base building and tenant space.
• Assist Lead engineers with hands-on repair and maintenance.
• Maintain workshop organization, tools, and equipment inventory.
• Respond to emergencies after hours; participate in an on-call rotation.

Skills

MEP systems

Troubleshooting

Carpentry

Plumbing

OSHA training

Verbal & written communication

Power tools

Blueprints & schematics

MS Office / Outlook

Building Management Systems

Emergency response

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Licensure pursuit

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10/30 preferred

Massachusetts HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing licensure preferred

Tools

ALC Building Management System

Delta Building Management System

PRISM Building Management System

Job description

Job Description

Hobbs Brook Real Estate LLC is an innovative commercial real estate leader with a portfolio of forward-thinking, sustainable properties in the United States and Singapore. Shaping the market since 1952, the company acquires, develops, manages, and serves as a valued partner to a variety of stakeholders. Hobbs Brook Real Estate (HBRE) brings unique property visions to life with a commitment to improving both the environment and the community. For additional information, please visit www.hobbsbrook.com. HBRE is the real estate division of FM.

Schedule & Location

• Employment Type: Full-time, non-exempt (Hourly), Hours are M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm.
• On call is scheduled periodically.
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
• Additional Requirements: Valid driver’s license required; driving record review will be conducted

Responsibilities

This position supports the facilities team in the execution of daily operations for a portfolio of Class A multi and single tenanted office light industrial commercial investment assets. Provides a Class A+ level of service to tenants, internal and external stakeholders.

Under supervision of the Facilities Engineering Manager and direction/guidance of the Lead Engineer, assists with the general maintenance of assigned properties as well as other assets as required. Performs various duties such as preventative maintenance and building repairs, completes tenant work orders, acts as a vendor escort in base building and tenant space. Assists Lead engineers with various hands-on repair and maintenance work. Maintains workshop organization, tools, and equipment inventory.

It is expected that Facility Engineers have experience and some expertise with at least one building facilities system and be open to learning about other systems as needed. Facility Engineers work in a team environment to help maintain equipment and to ensure overall efficient operations.

Facility Engineers are required to respond to emergencies after hours when they arise. This position will be part of an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general commercial facilities and maintenance experience, working with critical mechanical equipment.
• Mechanical proficiency on general building equipment.
• Demonstrates Practical knowledge of Building Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Life Safety Systems.
• Ability to perform diagnostic troubleshooting on MEP equipment.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry and plumbing.
• OSHA training on safety and compliance is helpful but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use power tools.
• Proven ability to work from blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Outlook for email and work order system.
• Working toward or interest in obtaining state licensure for electrical, refrigeration, plumbing preferred.
• Solid interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience utilizing Building Management systems (ALC, Delta, PRISM etc.).
• Ability to address emergency issues promptly and coordinate swift responses.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address complex maintenance issues.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights (ladders/scaffolding) and safely operate tools/equipment commonly used in facilities maintenance.

Education & License

• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Safety training OSHA 10 or 30 is preferred.
• Massachusetts licensure in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing is strongly preferred.

The hiring range for this position is $30.88 to $38.61 per hour. Final offers are based on factors such as geographic location, education, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for FM’s Total Rewards program, including an incentive plan, health and well-being programs, 401(k) and pension, career development and tuition reimbursement, and time off.

Hobbs Brook Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.