Senior Building Engineer – Commercial Office NYC

Rabina; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rabina is seeking a Building Engineer for 520 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. You will manage technical operations for commercial spaces, ensuring safety, reliability, and high standards of presentation. The role emphasizes veteran-level maintenance expertise, vendor coordination, and on-call responsiveness.

Base salary is $100,000 with a 10% annual bonus target; overtime eligibility is non-exempt. Strong focus on HVAC, electrical, and life-safety systems within a Class A property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in building engineering or equivalent in a Class A property.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire/life safety systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and vendor management.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently; on-call and after-hours availability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of office systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire/life safety equipment.
• Inspect floors and equipment; identify issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead preventive maintenance programs for systems and equipment.
• Respond to tenant requests and emergencies; manage after-hours overtime per law.
• Maintain maintenance records, logs, and inventories; ensure safety compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors for inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Serve as on-site technical contact for tenants and property management.
• Support retail tenant responsibilities and enforce building standards.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Fire/life safety

Vendor management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications/licenses (HVAC/Electrical/Refrigeration)

EPA universal certification a plus

Tools

AV equipment

Computerized work order systems

Email

Reporting tools

Job description

Rabina is seeking a Building Engineer for 520 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY. You will manage technical operations for commercial spaces, ensuring safety, reliability, and high standards of presentation. The role emphasizes veteran-level maintenance expertise, vendor coordination, and on-call responsiveness.

Base salary is $100,000 with a 10% annual bonus target; overtime eligibility is non-exempt. Strong focus on HVAC, electrical, and life-safety systems within a Class A property.