Mobile Building Engineer / Facilities Technician

UG2; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UG2 is seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Mobile Building Engineer / Facilities Technician to support a growing portfolio of commercial properties throughout the New York metropolitan area. The Mobile Engineer will travel between locations in a UG2-provided service vehicle to perform inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, minor repairs, emergency response, and general building support.

The ideal candidate is a versatile, mechanically inclined self-starter who is comfortable

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined with ability to perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Able to communicate clearly with property managers and ownership representatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled property inspections using standardized digital inspection checklists.
• Inspect building exteriors, common areas, roofs and electrical/mechanical spaces.
• Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on building equipment.
• Document equipment condition and verify completion of deficiencies.
• Provide detailed service notes and photos for each work order.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Self-starter

Independent work

Customer communication

Job description

• Provide detailed service notes.

UG2 is seeking a highly motivated, hands-on Mobile Building Engineer / Facilities Technician to support a growing portfolio of commercial properties throughout the New York metropolitan area.

Unlike a traditional stationary building engineer position, this role operates as a “technician in a truck” mobile facilities service. The Mobile Engineer will be assigned a portfolio and route of properties and will travel between locations in a UG2-provided service vehicle to perform scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, minor repairs, emergency response, and general building support.

The ideal candidate is a versatile, mechanically inclined self-starter who is comfortable working independently, interacting directly with property managers and ownership representatives, and identifying building issues before they become larger problems.

This is an opportunity to join UG2 as we build and expand a mobile engineering platform. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the program as the portfolio grows.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Mobile Building Engineer will provide routine and on-demand facilities support across multiple client properties. Responsibilities include:

Property Inspections & Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled property inspections using standardized digital inspection checklists.
• Inspect building exteriors, common areas, roofs, mechanical spaces, electrical rooms and other accessible building areas.
• Identify deficiencies, safety concerns, deferred maintenance and developing equipment problems.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on building equipment within the technician's capabilities and assigned scope.
• Document equipment condition and recommend corrective actions when additional service is required.
• Verify completion and condition of previously identified deficiencies.

General Maintenance & Repairs

• Plumbing repairs such as faucets, flush valves, traps and minor leaks.
• Replacement of lamps, drivers, ballasts and other lighting components.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and replacement of appropriate devices and components within applicable licensing requirements.
• Door, lock, hinge and hardware adjustments.
• Ceiling tile replacement and minor wall/finish repairs.
• Minor carpentry and hardware repairs.
• Basic HVAC troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Filter and belt replacement where applicable.
• Minor painting, patching and touch-up work.
• Signage and miscellaneous property repairs.
• Graffiti, vandalism & trash removal as well as other appearance-related maintenance.
• Exterior maintenance including hard and soft surface repairs.
• Storm and vandalism remediation and repair including temporary entry remediation (windows and doors.)
• Other general handyman and facilities maintenance activities.

The Mobile Engineer is expected to recognize the limits of his or her expertise and elevate work requiring specialized contractors, licensing or additional manpower.

Building Systems Monitoring

While many properties may not require full-time engineering coverage, the Mobile Engineer serves as UG2's technical representative at each location.

Responsibilities Include

• Visually inspect HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life-safety, generators & stored emergency power system and other building systems.
• Identify abnormal operating conditions, leaks, noises, temperatures, alarms or equipment deterioration.
• Review basic equipment operating conditions where appropriate.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Coordinate with UG2 management, property management and outside vendors when specialized repairs are required.
• Provide photographs and field information to assist with repair recommendations and capital planning.

The technician should be capable of quickly assessing a situation, communicating its severity, taking reasonable steps to protect the property and escalating issues requiring additional resources.

Emergency & On-Demand Response

The Mobile Engineer may be dispatched to properties for unscheduled service calls and emergency situations.

Typical Responses May Include

• Water leaks.
• Loss of heat or cooling.
• Lighting or electrical issues.
• Door and access problems.
• Storm-related property conditions.
• Building damage.
• Safety hazards.
• Emergency property inspections.
• Temporary securing of damaged areas until permanent repairs can be completed.

The technician should be capable of quickly assessing a situation, communicating its severity, taking reasonable steps to protect the property and escalating issues requiring additional resources.

Participation in an on-call rotation may be required as the mobile engineering program expands.

Technology & Reporting

This is a technology-enabled field position. The Mobile Engineer will use a company-provided mobile device and UG2's work-order/service-management platform to:

• Receive and manage assigned work orders.
• Complete digital property inspections.
• Record labor and travel time.
• Document preventive maintenance activities.
• Upload before-and-after photographs.
• Record deficiencies and recommended corrective actions.
• Provide detailed service notes.
• Close completed work orders in a timely manner.
• Escalate issues requiring additional approval, vendors or capital expenditure.

Accurate documentation is a critical component of this position. The Mobile Engineer is not simply expected to repair problems; the technician is expected to provide UG2 and the client with reliable information regarding the condition of each property.

Client & Property Management Interaction

Because the Mobile Engineer frequently works independently, this position serves as a visible representative of UG2.

The Successful Candidate Must

• Maintain professional communication with property managers, tenants, vendors and ownership representatives.
• Provide clear explanations of identified building issues.
• Communicate arrival, completion and outstanding conditions as appropriate.
• Maintain clean and professional work areas.
• Demonstrate strong customer-service skills.
• Take ownership of assigned properties and develop familiarity with each site's equipment, recurring issues and operating requirements.

Service Vehicle & Mobile Inventory

UG2 will provide a service vehicle equipped to support mobile maintenance activities.

The Mobile Engineer Will Be Responsible For

• Maintaining an organized and professional service vehicle.
• Maintaining