HVAC Engineering Technician I

The Building People; Nogales (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC, seeks an HVAC Engineer I to assist in operating and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for assigned properties. The role supports engineers, performs rounds, and conducts routine inspections to ensure safe and efficient building operation.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment inspections, and adherence to safety standards. Requires basic computing skills and relevant certifications or trades training.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience preferred; education/trade schools can substitute for one year.
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks.
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist other engineers and staff as needed.
• Perform rounds and routine assessments.
• Conduct day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance for assigned properties.
• Inspect engine room equipment, cooling towers, pumps, and electrical rooms.

Skills

Hand tools

Electrical work

Welding

Education

High School diploma or GED

Apprentice program or trade school

EPA Level 1 & 2 certification

Commercial HVAC/R Journeyman training

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Mechanical tools

Job description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an HVAC Engineer I. The HVAC Engineer I is responsible for assisting the Engineer Tech 1 for the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems for the assigned property(s). Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) maintaining a clean and safe working environment, performing rounds, conducting routine assessments, and performing day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance for assigned properties.

• Assisting other engineers and other staff as needed .
• Ability of use of hand tools, portable metalworking tools, electrical, welding equipment, mechanical components and or equipment.
• Maintain operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing equipment and system, to include but not limited to, clean and safe work environment, performing rounds, conducting routine assessments, performance of day-to- day preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Inspection of engine room equipment, fan room equipment, cooling towers, motors, house pumps, electrical rooms, back-up generators, fire pumps, sump pumps, and ejector pumps.
• Level 1&2 EPA certification .
• Commercial HV AC/R Journeyman level training/certification at a college/trade school.
• Able to perform duties of the General Maintenance 1.

Required Experience & Education

• Two Years experience (Education/trade schools can substitute for one year experience)
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks (where applicable)
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Two Years experience (Education/trade schools can substitute for one year experience)
• Possess and maintains a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks (where applicable)
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word

Required Education

• High School diploma or GED.
• Graduate of apprentice program or trade school preferred
• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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