Roving Building Engineer - Multi-Site Maintenance Pro

Thomas Park

Edgewater (MD)

On-site

USD 38,572 - 45,460

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

J. Thomas Property Services seeks a roving Building Engineer to maintain a portfolio of commercial properties throughout Southern Maryland.

You will travel between sites, manage your own work orders, and handle routine troubleshooting and repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems. Ideal candidates troubleshoot independently, document work via mobile tools, and communicate updates effectively.

Qualifications

2+ years in commercial maintenance (preferred).
Clean driving record — non-negotiable (company vehicles on roads daily).
Smartphone proficient: email, work order apps, navigation, photo documentation.
Available for on-call rotation (2 weeks on, then rotating break based on team size, typically 8-12 weeks off).
Experience with work order management system (any platform).
Understanding of demising walls, fire ratings, commercial building codes.
Life safety familiarity: fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire pumps.

Responsibilities

HVAC: Basic thermostat troubleshooting — programming, set points, sensor issues.
Electrical: No high-voltage work — low and line voltage only; change bulbs, ballasts, LED drivers, small motors.
Plumbing: Repair/replace fixtures; understand fire life safety sprinkler systems; no new plumbing installs.
Life Safety Systems: Knowledge of fire alarms and extinguishers; know when to call a licensed vendor.
Carpentry / General Maintenance: Basic drywall repair and framing; operate power tools.
Work Order Systems: Receive, acknowledge, complete, log time and labor; self-prioritize based on urgency.