Mechanical Technician/Building Engineer/Tampa

Professional Alternatives; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits during contract

Job summary

Professional Alternatives is seeking a Building Engineer (Medical) in the Tampa area with travel to Sarasota, FL, across properties. The contract-to-hire role covers maintenance, repairs, and operations of medical office and commercial buildings, with regular travel between sites.

The candidate will perform preventive maintenance, inspect systems, and coordinate vendor repairs while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial building engineering, maintenance, or facilities experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and operating procedures.
• Proficiency with CMMS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing and life safety systems.
• Inspect building systems and common areas for proper operation.
• Respond to tenant requests and service work orders promptly.
• Coordinate repairs with vendors and monitor building automation.
• Maintain maintenance logs and compliance documentation.
• Support capital projects and building upgrades.
• Ensure safety policies and codes are followed.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Life safety

Plumbing

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

CMMS

Customer service

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Trade certification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID#: 41431

Building Engineer (Medical)

Location: Tampa to Sarasota, FL (travel required between properties throughout the portfolio)

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Benefits: Employee benefits available during the contract period

Position Summary

The Building Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and operational performance of a portfolio of medical office and commercial properties. This role ensures that all building systems function efficiently, safely, and reliably while providing a high level of service to tenants and property management teams. Regular travel between assigned properties is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and mechanical systems.
• Conduct regular inspections of building systems, equipment, and common areas to ensure proper operation and identify maintenance needs.
• Respond to tenant service requests and work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Troubleshoot building system issues and coordinate repairs with vendors and contractors as needed.
• Monitor and maintain building automation systems and equipment performance.
• Assist with vendor management and oversee contracted maintenance services to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support capital improvement projects, tenant improvement work, and building upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and applicable building codes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or trade certification preferred.
• 3+ years of commercial building engineering, maintenance, or facilities experience, preferably within medical office, healthcare, or commercial office environments.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and building repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and operating procedures.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with tenants and vendors.
• Proficiency with CMMS/work order systems and Microsoft Office preferred.
• EPA Certification, HVAC Certification, SMA/SMT, or equivalent technical certifications preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between assigned properties.