Building Engineer

JLL•Manassas, VA

2d•$79,040 - $89,440•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineer is responsible for keeping facilities operating effectively during overnight hours. The role operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs facility equipment across Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire, and Life Safety systems. The engineer manages building systems, responds to operational issues, and helps ensure facilities meet applicable standards while client operations continue. The position is on-site, with the listed work site in Manassas, Virginia and additional location references to Alexandria, Arlington, and Washington, DC.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems.
Ability to analyze industrial Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems, determine causes of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
Working knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), such as Corrigo.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Physical ability to bend, sit, kneel, squat, stand, reach, and lie down as needed to access equipment components for extended periods.
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, sunlight, rain, cold, and daylight and nighttime hours.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

EPA 608 Type II Certification or higher for refrigerant handling.
Additional EPA certifications; Universal certification is preferred.
Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Trade certifications or technical school training in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing disciplines.
Experience working in mission-critical facilities or environments requiring 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems to keep facility and building systems performing to applicable standards.
Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC systems and associated equipment, including cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and replacing parts.
Record equipment readings and system parameters, make adjustments for proper operation, and identify potential issues before they escalate.
Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
Manage facility services, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance coordination, and general maintenance tasks.
Periodically check tool and instrument inventory to ensure equipment is available and properly maintained.
Troubleshoot and repair lighting systems, including replacing ballasts throughout the facility.
Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, including toilets, urinals, and hand wash stations, and operate drain-cleaning equipment to resolve blockages.