Onsite Building Engineer

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About the role

  • Building Chief Engineer overseeing operations of a large school facility. Leading a team and managing mechanical engineering, HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee, train, and develop facilities personnel, including direct oversight of the opening engineer.
  • Provide leadership and direction to on-site staff and third-party vendors, fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented environment.
  • Ensure proper staffing, expertise, and resources are in place to meet facility needs efficiently and safely.
  • Oversee all daily building operations for a large school facility shared between two charter programs.
  • Manage and monitor the Building Management System (BMS) to ensure optimal performance of HVAC and mechanical systems.
  • Coordinate all demand, preventive, and reactive maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Ensure cleanliness and security standards in partnership with third-party custodial and security providers.
  • Assist in coordinating required governmental inspections and ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Conduct regular inspections and proactively address deficiencies.
  • Maintain up-to-date building documentation, certifications, and life safety requirements.
  • Maintain detailed administrative records such as logbooks, maintenance documents, contractor logs, and work order systems.
  • Handle various administrative tasks associated with building operations, vendor coordination, and compliance.
  • Respond to and coordinate emergency calls as needed to ensure safe, continuous building operations.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in a senior facility, building operations, or chief engineer role.
  • Strong background in mechanical engineering, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems – experience in academic, campus, or institutional environments is highly preferred.
  • Experience running and troubleshooting BMS systems.
  • Universal EPA/Refrigerant/HVAC certifications preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations, life safety codes, and electronic work-order systems.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan Matching
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Ancillary Benefits
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Events
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Engagement Committee

Job title

Building Engineer

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$110,000 - $120,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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