Senior Building Systems Engineer & Maintenance Lead

Building Maintenance Systems Inc. (BMSI); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Performance bonus

Company events

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Building Maintenance Systems Inc. (BMSI) in Rockville, MD, seeks a Chief Building Engineer to supervise engineers and maintenance staff, overseeing boilers, chillers, and central plant equipment to ensure reliable operation.

You will maintain HVAC, electrical and control systems, lead a team, and coordinate with the property manager while supporting safety procedures and tenant services. This role requires 10 years in commercial buildings and BAS/BMS experience, with hands-on leadership and

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 and operate BAS.

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 programs
• Performs 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

Facility leadership

MEP troubleshooting

BMS/BAS familiarity

English communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trades education and training

Tools

Building Automation Systems

Mobile work-order apps

Job description

Building Maintenance Systems Inc. (BMSI) in Rockville, MD, seeks a Chief Building Engineer to supervise engineers and maintenance staff, overseeing boilers, chillers, and central plant equipment to ensure reliable operation.

You will maintain HVAC, electrical and control systems, lead a team, and coordinate with the property manager while supporting safety procedures and tenant services. This role requires 10 years in commercial buildings and BAS/BMS experience, with hands-on leadership and