Facilities Engineer II — Building Systems & Ops

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

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