Senior Building Engineer - MEP & BMS Leader

Building Maintenance Systems, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Opportunity for advancement

Free uniforms

Job summary

Building Maintenance Systems, Inc. is seeking a Chief Building Engineer to supervise engineers and maintenance mechanics, overseeing boilers, chillers, and central plant operations.

You will maintain heating, cooling, and electrical systems, report to the Property Manager, and ensure safe and efficient building performance. The role requires extensive experience with mechanical and electrical equipment, and compliance with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience maintaining equipment and systems in commercial buildings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering and building systems.
• History of trades education and training.
• High-level experience and skills in operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, installing, and repairing equipment.
• Basic technology skills to manage work order applications on mobile phone and learn to operate Building Automation Systems.
• High School diploma or equivalent, and must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Occasionally work overtime to perform necessary repairs or maintenance that are necessary to complete during off-hours.
• Must meet the occupation requirements such as lifting 50 lbs., walking distances, kneeling for 1 hour, and climbing ladders.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to assist with R&M, H, L&P and Capital budget planning.
• Must possess a CFC Universal certification.

Responsibilities

• Supports the daily operation of all mechanical equipment in the physical plant and building.
• Maintains and repairs building Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control Systems including pneumatics.
• Monitors operations and maintains refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment, boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment, pumps, valves, piping and filters, other mechanical and electrical equipment, changing light bulbs and ballasts.
• Ability to troubleshoot Building Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems with little or no supervision.
• Performs and/or completes all tenant service requests accurately and with minimal tenant disruptions.
• Manage Building Management System (BMS) / Energy Management System.
• Maintains maintenance logs and records.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks.
• Complies and supports building policies and procedures.
• Leads/Actively participates in emergency response procedures technical and safety training programsPerforms all work using the proper safety equipment and in a safe manner.
• Supervises engineering team.
• Oversees service and repair contractors throughout the building.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MEP troubleshooting

Building systems knowledge

English communication

Operations management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CFC Universal certification

Tools

Building Automation System (BMS)

CMMS/work order apps

Job description

Building Maintenance Systems, Inc. is seeking a Chief Building Engineer to supervise engineers and maintenance mechanics, overseeing boilers, chillers, and central plant operations.

You will maintain heating, cooling, and electrical systems, report to the Property Manager, and ensure safe and efficient building performance. The role requires extensive experience with mechanical and electrical equipment, and compliance with safety procedures.