Senior Building Systems Technician Lead

COPT Defense Properties; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

COPT Defense Properties in San Antonio seeks a Senior Building Technician to lead day-to-day building/portfolio technicians, troubleshoot systems, perform repairs, and inspect equipment to ensure proper maintenance.

You will work with the Chief Building Technician, applying skills in electrical, HVAC, boilers/chillers, plumbing, and building automation systems, while training lower level technicians and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent with vocational coursework in HVAC, electricity, plumbing or similar.
• Training: Universal CFC certification; state journeyman license; master license preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years as a senior service technician with leadership experience.
• Computer skills: Basic PC skills and ability to use company software; familiarity with asset systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day building/portfolio technicians; troubleshoot and repair building systems.
• Review work orders and manage expenditures; supervise subcontractors when needed.
• Train lower level technicians and ensure safety, codes, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and calibrate HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Leadership / supervision

Verbal and written communication

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational HVAC/electricity/plumbing training

Tools

Basic PC skills

Asset management / work order systems

Building automation systems (BMS/BAS)

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Job description

COPT Defense Properties in San Antonio seeks a Senior Building Technician to lead day-to-day building/portfolio technicians, troubleshoot systems, perform repairs, and inspect equipment to ensure proper maintenance.

You will work with the Chief Building Technician, applying skills in electrical, HVAC, boilers/chillers, plumbing, and building automation systems, while training lower level technicians and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.