Facilities Leader: Lead Building Engineer & Mentor

San Francisco SPCA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 53,726 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer

Discounts on retail and pet supplies

Discounts on veterinary care

Job summary

San Francisco SPCA is seeking a Lead Building Engineer Technician to oversee facilities maintenance, lead hands-on repairs, and ensure safety across multiple buildings. The role acts as a project manager and team lead in the absence of the Building Engineer, collaborating with all departments to support humane animal care.

The position requires 5+ years in building engineering, mastery across trades, and strong leadership. A California driver’s license is required, with benefits included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in building engineering, facilities maintenance, or relevant trade fields.
• Mastery in plumbing, electrical, HVAC/mechanical, automotive, carpentry, sheetrock, and painting.
• Two years’ experience mentoring or leading technical maintenance teams.
• Experience coordinating facility projects and vendor work.
• Experience in multi-building environments or high-demand operational settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and general building systems.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure system safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Resolve complex maintenance issues and provide technical support to Building Engineering Technicians.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports, and operational documentation.
• Ensure proper operation of life-safety systems, including fire alarms, suppression systems, panels, and emergency equipment.
• Partner with the Facilities Operations Manager and Building Engineer to develop SOPs and best practices for tools and materials.
• Mentor and train technicians through hands-on coaching and by modeling high-quality workmanship.
• Develop and maintain training materials, including manuals, SOPs, checklists, training logs, progress reports, and knowledge assessments.
• Conduct regular training meetings to monitor progress, provide feedback, and update training plans as needed.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing facility projects, including scheduling, resource allocation, and communication.
• Serve as the Building Engineer designee as needed, overseeing daily operations, project execution, and team coordination.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
• Ensure vendor compliance with safety standards, site procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and organizational safety policies.
• Promote a safe work environment by identifying, correcting, and preventing safety hazards.

Skills

Team leadership

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Safety compliance

Documentation

MS Office

Jira

Tools

Jira

MS Office

Job description

San Francisco SPCA is seeking a Lead Building Engineer Technician to oversee facilities maintenance, lead hands-on repairs, and ensure safety across multiple buildings. The role acts as a project manager and team lead in the absence of the Building Engineer, collaborating with all departments to support humane animal care.

The position requires 5+ years in building engineering, mastery across trades, and strong leadership. A California driver’s license is required, with benefits included.