Lead Commercial Building Engineer

Building Maintenance Systems Inc. (BMSI); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Job summary

Building Maintenance Systems Inc. (BMSI) in Arlington, VA is seeking a Lead Commercial Building Engineer to oversee operations, customer service, and community enhancements in a commercial building.

You will perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC tasks and coordinate preventive maintenance with the property management team. Daily duties include responding to service requests, ensuring tenant safety, and maintaining building systems with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years maintaining equipment and systems in commercial buildings.
• Demonstrated high-level mechanical skills with HVAC equipment.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment.
• Basic technology skills to manage work orders on a mobile device and learn to operate BMS/EMS.
• Must communicate effectively in English and have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to supervise engineering team as required.
• Occasional overtime for off-hours repairs or maintenance.
• Must meet physical requirements and have reliable transportation.
• CFC Universal certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform building and systems inspections and modify building systems as needed.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance requests professionally.
• Coordinate with vendors to complete contracted work orders to meet expectations.
• Maintain records, reports, and evaluations with recommendations for maintenance.
• Identify and help order parts, materials, and supplies.
• Manage Building Management System (BMS) / Energy Management System (EMS) as directed.
• Maintain a clean engineering shop and overall facility appearance.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

HVAC equipment

Electrical skills

Plumbing knowledge

Building automation

English communication

Leadership

Overtime availability

CFC Universal certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Mobile work order apps

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary

This job is located in Arlington, VA Regular Shift is M-F / 10am - 6pm

Lead Commercial Building Engineer Job Summary:

The Lead Commercial Building Engineer performs building operations, customer service, and community enhancement. We’re looking for someone who will complete or assist with tasks related to electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, and other trades within a commercial building. Daily duties will include working with the property management team to perform preventive maintenance, respond to service tickets, and provide a safe environment for building tenants and visitors.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $39 to $41 per hour based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K, after the initial work probation period
• Uniforms and Cell phone reimbursement are available at the time of hire
• Annual bonus based on performance

PRIMARY LEAD COMMERCIAL BUILDING ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform building and systems inspections, making necessary modifications to building systems
• Complete Preventive and Corrective Maintenance requests professionally
• Work with vendors to complete contracted work orders to meet expectations
• Maintain records, reports, and evaluations, and provide recommendations regarding necessary building maintenance operations
• Identify and help to order parts, materials, equipment, and supplies that are needed
• Manage Building Management System (BMS) / Energy Management System (EMS) as directed by Lead/Chief Engineer
• Maintain a clean engineering shop, mechanical plant, mechanical rooms, and general appearance
• Follow all safety rules and regulations
• Perform related work as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 - 5 years maintaining equipment and systems in commercial buildings
• Possess demonstrated high-level mechanical skills and abilities with HVAC equipment
• High-level experience and skills in operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment
• Basic technology skills necessary to manage work order applications on mobile phone and learn to operate Building Automation Systems
• High School diploma or equivalent, and must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Supervises engineering team as required
• Occasionally work overtime to perform necessary repairs or maintenance that are necessary to complete during off-hours
• Must meet the occupation requirements, such as lifting 50 lbs., walking distances, kneeling for 1 hour, and climbing ladders.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must possess a CFC Universal certification