Engineer II

Facade Today; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UG2 in Boston, MA is seeking a Building Engineer II to join our facilities team. You will operate, troubleshoot, and maintain building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS/BMS, and life-safety equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations.

This mid-level role requires hands-on diagnostic skills, the ability to prioritize work, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with contractors. A high school diploma plus technical training or equivalent experience is expected, with 3–5 years in

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of commercial or institutional building systems and facility operations.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and repair skills involving mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and facility-management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, test equipment, and maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and standard computer applications.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work independently, and respond effectively to changing operational needs.
• Ability to recognize safety concerns and appropriately elevate complex or hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, air-handling units, cooling towers, refrigeration, and other mechanical systems.
• Operate and maintain electrical distribution, lighting, emergency power, generators, UPS systems, and related infrastructure.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plumbing, domestic water, sanitary, piping, valves, pumps, and fixtures.
• Operate and monitor building automation/management systems (BAS/BMS), environmental controls, alarms, and automated equipment.
• Maintain mechanical rooms, utility areas, equipment rooms, and general building infrastructure.
• Support efficient building operation, occupant comfort, equipment reliability, and energy conservation.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and building systems to identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other facility-system malfunctions.
• Use technical manuals, drawings, schematics, meters, diagnostic equipment, and computerized systems to identify problems and determine corrective action.
• Perform repairs, installations, replacements, modifications, and upgrades to building systems and infrastructure.
• Escalate complex issues to supervisors, specialized technicians, engineers, or contractors when appropriate.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Blueprints/Schematics

CMMS knowledge

Tools & equipment use

Communication skills

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Technical training / apprenticeship

3–5 years experience in facilities

Licenses & credentials

Job description

The Building Engineer II is a skilled, mid-level facilities professional responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems and infrastructure. The position performs journey-level work in one or more technical specialties while providing support across multiple building trades and facility services. Responsibilities may include HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation and controls, life-safety systems, carpentry, masonry, painting, welding, machining, grounds, and general building maintenance. The Engineer II works independently or as part of a facilities team and exercises sound judgment in diagnosing equipment problems, prioritizing work, responding to emergencies, and coordinating maintenance activities.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Building Systems Operations & Maintenance

• Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, air-handling units, cooling towers, refrigeration, and other mechanical systems.
• Operate and maintain electrical distribution, lighting, emergency power, generators, UPS systems, and related infrastructure within assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plumbing, domestic water, sanitary, piping, valves, pumps, and fixtures.
• Operate and monitor building automation/management systems (BAS/BMS), environmental controls, alarms, and automated equipment.
• Maintain mechanical rooms, utility areas, equipment rooms, and general building infrastructure.
• Support efficient building operation, occupant comfort, equipment reliability, and energy conservation.

Inspections, Troubleshooting & Repairs

• Conduct routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and building systems to identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other facility-system malfunctions.
• Use technical manuals, drawings, schematics, meters, diagnostic equipment, and computerized systems to identify problems and determine corrective action.
• Perform repairs, installations, replacements, modifications, and upgrades to building systems and infrastructure.
• Escalate complex issues to supervisors, specialized technicians, engineers, or contractors when appropriate.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Complete inspections, lubrication, filter and belt replacement, adjustments, cleaning, testing, calibration, and other routine maintenance.
• Identify aging, deteriorating, or unreliable equipment and recommend repair, replacement, or improvement.
• Maintain accurate maintenance histories and recommend adjustments to preventive-maintenance schedules as needed.

Facility Services & Work Orders

• Respond to facility service requests and work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Prioritize work based on safety, urgency, operational impact, and established service requirements.
• Utilize CMMS or other computerized facility-management systems to receive, update, document, and close work orders.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, equipment conditions, inspections, and follow-up requirements.
• Communicate work status, operational impacts, delays, and recommended corrective actions to appropriate personnel.

Safety, Compliance & Emergency Response

• Perform all work in accordance with applicable safety procedures, building and mechanical codes, environmental requirements, and organizational policies.
• Follow lockout/tagout, confined-space, hot-work, fall-protection, electrical-safety, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Support inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection, emergency power, alarms, and other life-safety systems.
• Respond to building emergencies, equipment failures, utility interruptions, leaks, alarms, and other facility-related incidents.
• Take appropriate action to protect people, property, equipment, and critical operations.
• Participate in emergency response, after-hours, on-call, or rotating coverage as required.

Contractor, Vendor & Project Support

• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, service providers, inspectors, and other outside resources.
• Assist with quotes, service recommendations, scheduling, access, and coordination of contractor activities.
• Monitor contractor work for safety, quality, and compliance with established requirements.
• Support renovation, construction, equipment replacement, commissioning, and capital-improvement projects.
• Assist with equipment start-up, testing, documentation, and project turnover.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of commercial or institutional building systems and facility operations.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and repair skills involving mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and facility-management principles.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, test equipment, and maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and standard computer applications.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work independently, and respond effectively to changing operational needs.
• Ability to recognize safety concerns and appropriately elevate complex or hazardous conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training, vocational education, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in building engineering, facilities maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, or a related trade.
• Typically 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, building engineering, stationary engineering, commercial property maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required licenses, certifications, or credentials.

About UG2

Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. At UG2, we set the standard in facility services through our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. We take pride in exceeding client expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Every team member is integral to shaping our strategy and driving our mission. By embodying our commitment to service excellence, they directly contribute to UG2's growth and our reputation for delivering unparalleled results in a client-focused industry.