Building Engineer

California Dental Association • Sacramento, CA

2d • $74,200 - $92,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineer performs preventive maintenance and repair of building systems under the direction of the Chief Building Engineer. Duties include monitoring and maintaining refrigeration, water-treatment, HVAC, hot-water, pumping, piping, emergency-generator, fire-pump, and window-washing-stage equipment; managing preventive-maintenance parts inventory; and completing tenant service requests through the work order system. The engineer records equipment readings, adjusts settings as needed, and operates the facility in compliance with applicable government and regulatory requirements.

The role also includes serving periodically as the on-call engineer, participating in emergency response and safety training, assisting the Property Management office with emergencies, and maintaining a clean and safe workplace. The engineer uses tools and equipment while following safety procedures and policies for hazardous-material storage, use, and disposal. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday, in-office position in downtown Sacramento, with occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of experience operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems—such as HVAC, lighting, water treatment, electrical, fire alarm, and plumbing systems—in a commercial, high-rise Class A office building; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform all work using proper personal protective equipment and to follow applicable safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of building systems used to control operating costs, including energy costs.
• Aptitude for or practical experience with thermodynamic, electrical, and/or mechanical systems, as well as computer-controlled equipment.
• Knowledge of building automation (EMS), water-treatment, and fire-life-safety system maintenance and operation.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills, and ability to work efficiently with limited supervision.
• Familiarity with computers, iPhones, iPads, and office-automation applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Proficient verbal, reading, and written communication skills.
• Ability to keep abreast of technologies, systems, and procedures related to building operations.

Nice To Haves

• Construction-trade, stationary-engineer, or military experience.
• Completion of a BOMI Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) course or technical trade school (MET), or commensurate experience working at a licensed HVAC, mechanical, electrical, or fire-alarm contracting company.

Responsibilities

• Perform the building’s preventive maintenance program as prescribed by the Chief Building Engineer, including monitoring, maintaining, and exercising building mechanical and related systems and equipment.
• Monitor and maintain preventive-maintenance parts inventory as directed by the Chief Building Engineer.
• Perform and complete tenant service requests accurately and promptly.
• Periodically serve as the on-call engineer.
• Participate in emergency response procedures and technical and safety training programs.
• Use hand tools, electric meters, and materials-handling equipment to perform duties.
• Manage maintenance and repairs through the work order system.
• Operate the facility safely and in accordance with applicable government and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace, demonstrate and enforce safety rules and behaviors, and participate in incident investigations.
• Maintain equipment logs, record readings, and adjust settings as needed to ensure proper operation.
• Follow departmental policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Assist the Property Management office with emergencies, including fire alarms, chemical spills, and hazardous conditions, and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid flexibility and technology to support remote work.
• Paid time off starting at 22 days and 13 paid holidays, including a floating holiday and winter closure.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including FSA and HSA account options.
• 401(k) plans with a generous match and safe-harbor contributions upon eligibility.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs, incentives, and an In-Shape Family Fitness discount.
• Professional development, training, and leadership skill-building opportunities.
• Critical illness, accident, life, pet, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED