Luxury Residential Building Engineer — HVAC & Maintenance

Building-and-Land-Technology; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee housing discount at BLT-owned

Job summary

Building and Land Technology in Jersey City, NJ seeks a Building Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of high-end residential building systems. The role is hands-on, with focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and BMS systems.

You will participate in on-call coverage and ensure safety, reliability, and resident satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience maintaining central HVAC and mechanical systems, reads blueprints, and can work varying

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience maintaining central HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and mechanical equipment.
• Basic knowledge of local and national mechanical and electrical codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Basic plumbing and piping knowledge, including compressors and air systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems and equipment
• Respond promptly to service requests, building issues, and emergency maintenance situations
• Support preventative maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire/life safety, generators, security, access control, BMS, and vertical transportation systems
• Assist in maintaining facility utilities including gas, electric, sewer, water, phone, and CATV services
• Conduct routine inspections of building systems, equipment, and common areas to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns
• Maintain accurate documentation, inspection records, and maintenance reports
• Assist with inventory control and organization of maintenance parts and supplies
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, company standards, and safety procedures
• Support the upkeep and appearance of both interior and exterior property conditions
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to provide after-hours emergency coverage
• Communicate effectively with residents, vendors, supervisors, and team members regarding maintenance issues and completed work

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Shift flexibility

Tools

BMS (Building Management System)

Job description

Building and Land Technology in Jersey City, NJ seeks a Building Engineer to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of high-end residential building systems. The role is hands-on, with focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and BMS systems.

You will participate in on-call coverage and ensure safety, reliability, and resident satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience maintaining central HVAC and mechanical systems, reads blueprints, and can work varying