Senior Facilities Engineer – Building Systems

UG2; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UG2 is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair critical building systems in a commercial property setting. You will manage boilers, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related equipment, ensuring reliability and compliance with safety standards.

Daily tasks include optimizing building performance, coordinating repairs, inventory control for parts, and documenting maintenance actions. Strong hands-on skills and the ability to work extended hours are required.

Responsibilities

• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of boilers, heaters, pumps, valves, appurtenances, and lines used in the distribution of steam and heated or processed water.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves and float valves, with refrigerant lines and devices used to control temperature and air conditioning systems, including recovery equipment to comply with the law.
• Operation, maintenance, and minor repairs of pumps handling brines or other secondary refrigerating liquids, including water and associated valves, appurtenances and lines.
• Operation, maintenance, and minor repairs of air compressors and related distribution lines, valves for air control, air dryer and filtration/separation systems.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of natural and manufactured gas distribution lines, including valves and devices for distribution, regulation and control.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of water filters, softeners, piping, expansion tanks, pumps, sinks, toilets, supply lines, drains, sprinklers.
• Operating, maintenance and minor repairs of electrical motors and engines powering pumps, compressors, generators and fans.
• Electrical/control systems work and minor repairs including circuit diagnostics, motor controls and VFDs.
• Tools necessary to fulfill duties, including special equipment required for operation, maintenance and repair.
• Operation, maintenance, and minor repairs of fuel oil systems including piping, pumps, valves and controls.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of building automation systems for HVAC, lighting and related systems.
• Operation, maintenance and minor repairs of piping, domestic plumbing and sewer systems, including blockages clearance and preventative maintenance.
• Maintenance and minor repairs of trash/recycling/composting/baling compactors and related electrical/hydraulic systems.
• Maintenance and minor repairs of all kitchen equipment excluding tenant-owned equipment.
• Operating, maintenance and minor repairs of safety-related equipment, including life-safety testing support.
• Inventory control for parts and materials for maintenance and repairs.
• Equipment room maintenance and minor repairs to maintain physical condition of rooms and equipment.
• Minor repairs on furniture and floors.
• Locksmithing-related duties and general locksmithing within the facility.
• General understanding of building design and construction procedures.
• 5+ years of related work experience in operating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a commercial property setting.
• Working knowledge of all tools and equipment.
• General hands-on knowledge of maintenance and repair procedures.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills for quality customer service.
• Ability to learn and adapt to technological advances.
• Weekly Fire Pump Test Certification

Job description

UG2 is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to operate, maintain, and repair critical building systems in a commercial property setting. You will manage boilers, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related equipment, ensuring reliability and compliance with safety standards.

Daily tasks include optimizing building performance, coordinating repairs, inventory control for parts, and documenting maintenance actions. Strong hands-on skills and the ability to work extended hours are required.