Roaving Building Engineer

Aerotek; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Aerotek seeks a Roaving Building Engineer to maintain safe, efficient building operations in Germantown, MD. You will respond to tenant work orders, perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, and support water treatment and safety procedures across facilities.

In this role, you will also mentor junior staff, complete repairs on boilers, air handlers, pumps, and cooling equipment, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with HVAC systems and maintenance of boilers, air handlers, pumps, fans, and related controls.
• Familiarity with plumbing systems and facility maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of building automation systems (BAS) and basic water treatment testing.
• Comfort using computers and mobile devices to manage emails, texts, and work orders.
• Ability to work in a team, mentor others, and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to tenant work orders and complete tasks professionally.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment across multiple facilities.
• Conduct water treatment testing and adjust chemical levels as needed.
• Check and exercise fire pumps and emergency generators weekly.
• Paint mechanical rooms and perform minor carpentry as required.
• Carry out independent tasks while supporting a team in building operations.
• Provide guidance to less experienced colleagues and promote safe practices.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Boilers & pumps

Plumbing systems

BAS knowledge

Water treatment testing

Computer/mobile tech

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Safety procedures

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Roaving Building Engineer

Job Description

The Roaving Building Engineer plays a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable building operations across multiple facilities. This position focuses on responding to tenant work orders, performing preventive maintenance, and completing repairs on a wide range of HVAC and building systems. The engineer ensures optimal performance of mechanical equipment, supports water treatment processes, and contributes to a well‑maintained and compliant building environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and complete tenant work orders in a timely and professional manner, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction.
• Perform preventive maintenance, service, and repairs on building HVAC equipment including boilers, air compressors, air handlers, self‑contained units, rooftop units, cooling towers, pumps, fans, motors, and all associated controls, gauges, and sensors.
• Conduct water treatment testing to confirm proper chemical levels in chilled water, condenser water, and hot water systems, and take corrective action when needed.
• Perform weekly checks and exercising of fire pumps and emergency generators to ensure readiness and reliability.
• Complete painting of mechanical rooms, equipment, and piping to maintain a clean, organized, and professional appearance.
• Carry out minor carpentry work as needed to support facility upkeep and repair.
• Use computers and mobile phones to generate and respond to emails and texts, and to manage work orders and communication.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisors, following established procedures and safety standards.
• Work effectively as a team member, collaborating with colleagues to support building operations and service delivery.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to less experienced team members, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices in building maintenance and safety.

Essential Skills

• Hands‑on experience with HVAC systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of boilers, air compressors, air handlers, self‑contained units, rooftop units, cooling towers, pumps, fans, and motors.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems and facility maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with pneumatic systems and building automation systems (BAS).
• Ability to perform water treatment testing and interpret results to maintain proper chemical levels in building water systems.
• Comfort working with computers and mobile phones to manage emails, texts, and work orders.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with other engineers and building staff.
• Capability to provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow safety procedures in environments involving mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in facility maintenance within commercial or multi‑building environments.
• Basic carpentry skills for minor repairs and improvements.
• Painting skills for maintaining mechanical rooms, equipment, and piping.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with tenants, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Willingness to be on call on a rotating schedule and respond to after‑hours issues as needed.

Why Work Here?

Join a family‑owned organization that values long‑term relationships, teamwork, and a positive culture. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), dental, vision, and health coverage, along with generous paid time off and holiday pay to support work‑life balance. Regular company events foster a collaborative and supportive atmosphere where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

This role follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with on‑call responsibilities approximately once every three to four weeks. The work takes place in active building and mechanical environments and may involve exposure to electricity, various types of equipment, moving mechanical parts, sharp objects, hand, pneumatic, and power tools, hot, wet, and humid conditions, high and precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, open flames, and pressure vessels. The position interacts regularly with portfolio engineering leadership and property operations teams, requiring adherence to safety protocols and comfort working in industrial and mechanical spaces.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Germantown, MD.