Engineer, Building

Newmark; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Newmark in Farmington Hills, MI, seeks a Building Engineer/Maintenance Tech to maintain, troubleshoot and repair building systems across commercial properties. You will manage daily duties, respond to tenant requests, and coordinate with management and contractors to keep operations running smoothly.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 2–3 years of relevant experience; knowledge of HVAC, generator and energy management systems; strong communication and customer service skills; and

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 2–3 years building operations maintenance/engineering experience preferred
• Knowledge of HVAC, generator systems and energy management systems
• General computer knowledge
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to answer after hours emergencies

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety, fire protection and security systems
• Work independently while managing day-to-day duties
• Respond to tenant work orders for HVAC, plumbing, mechanical and electrical needs
• Prioritize tenant requests and coordinate with management
• Oversee outside contractors and supervise contractors during tenant build-out
• Maintain maintenance logs and records; familiarity with work order software a plus
• Provide monthly activity reports highlighting major projects and issues
• Follow site operating procedures and safety guidelines
• Assist in snow removal and coordinate with snow contractors
• Provide after-hours coverage and emergency response
• Interface with clients and other team members
• Perform other non-routine duties as assigned

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Generator systems

Energy management systems

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Customer service

After-hours availability

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Building Engineer/Maintenance Tech for commercial, Class A office buildings and industrial/warehouse properties. Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing or arranging for the repair of all building operating systems. May be assigned to a single building or multiple buildings as the sole engineer along with a team of other engineers, property manager and property assistant.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all preventative maintenance, necessary maintenance and repairs to the buildings’ mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, life safety, fire protection and security systems to ensure property operations and be able to act upon any conditions out of the ordinary.
• Able to work independently if necessary, while managing/performing day-to-day duties.
• Be responsive to tenant work order requests in the areas of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical needs through both personal contact with tenants, management and via work order systems.
• Respond and prioritize all tenant requests in a timely manner.
• Oversee and ensure outside service contractors are performing work properly. Supervise general contractor and subcontractors during tenant buildout construction.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs and records. Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software systems is a plus.
• Provide a monthly narrative of activities to management and/or client highlighting non-routine events such as major projects, significant customer service items and issues/concerns.
• Conform to all written operating procedures associated with each site.
• Assist in snow and ice clearing operations, when necessary, including the coordination of plowing and salting activities by outside snow contractors.
• After Hours Coverage – A call tree is maintained at each site to provide coverage for assigned properties in case of after-hours building emergencies.
• Interface and work with client(s) and others throughout the company.
• May be required to perform other non-routine duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 2-3 years previous building operations maintenance and/or engineering experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC, generator systems and energy management systems.
• General computer knowledge.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, positive approach to job and ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently and make decisions.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to answer after hours emergencies.

Salary Range Language

The expectedratefor this position ranges from $24 to $38 hourly. The actualhourly rate will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to the hourly rateand a competitive benefits package(including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity,etc.)

Working Conditions:Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

Job Info

• Job Identification 249763
• Posting Date 08/24/2026, 05:57 PM
• Locations Farmington Hills, MI, United States