Senior Building Technician & Systems Lead

COPT Defense Properties; Maryland; On-site; USD 73,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

COPT Defense Properties is seeking a Senior Building Technician to lead day-to-day operations of commercial building systems at the Annapolis Junction site. The role requires extensive experience with HVAC, electrical and plumbing, plus strong leadership to supervise technicians and coordinate maintenance activities.

You will troubleshoot complex building applications, review work orders, ensure safety compliance, and liaise with vendors to maintain operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational coursework in HVAC, electrical or plumbing.
• Universal CFC certification is required.
• State Certified Journeyman’s license or equivalent is required.
• State Certified Master’s license or equivalent is preferred.
• MD 1st grade stationary license preferred if required in another state.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day building/portfolio technicians and mentor junior staff.
• Troubleshoot and repair major issues in building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Manage service requests and preventive maintenance per SOPs.
• Review work orders and control expenditures within budget guidelines.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and monitor subcontracted work.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Building automation (BMS/BAS)

Troubleshooting

Supervision/leadership

Communication (verbal & written)

Education

High school diploma

Universal CFC certification

Journeyman license

Master license (preferred)

1st grade stationary license (MD)

Job description

COPT Defense Properties is seeking a Senior Building Technician to lead day-to-day operations of commercial building systems at the Annapolis Junction site. The role requires extensive experience with HVAC, electrical and plumbing, plus strong leadership to supervise technicians and coordinate maintenance activities.

You will troubleshoot complex building applications, review work orders, ensure safety compliance, and liaise with vendors to maintain operations.