Building Engineer

EMCOR Facilities Services, Inc.•Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Building Engineer is the lead technical authority overseeing reliable operation, maintenance, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems across Siemens Energy multi-site facilities in Central Florida, including commercial office, warehouse, and production spaces. The role handles facility troubleshooting, investigation, repairs, preventive maintenance, reactive work orders, vendor oversight, inventory, and procurement. It also supports energy conservation initiatives and ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with operational standards while minimizing disruption to production and facility activities. The Building Engineer plans, estimates, and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance; administers work order management through the CMMS; conducts facility walks and creates proactive work orders; assists with complex failures and corrective actions; and reports improvement opportunities to the Site Manager. The position works with site leadership, maintenance, purchasing, engineering, and production staff, as well as subcontractors and vendors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and technical school certification.
Strong applied knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems and equipment.
Functional knowledge of general maintenance, including light carpentry, painting, minor electrical work, and locksmithing.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
Previous experience in a planner/scheduler role.
Good computer navigation skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Reliable attendance and dependable work performance.
Journeyman-level technical background.

Nice To Haves

Seven years of direct experience in commercial building operations and maintenance is preferred.
Preferred certifications include EPA Universal (Section 608) for HVAC, Florida Journeyman Electrician or Plumber License, Boiler Operator License, or OSHA 10/30-Hour Certification.

Responsibilities

Handle facility-related troubleshooting, investigation, and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building systems.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs for commercial systems.
Manage completion and follow-up of reactive on-demand work orders, ensuring timely resolution and CMMS documentation.
Conduct regular facility walks to identify issues, create proactive work orders, and report potential improvements to the Site Manager.
Manage vendor relationships, coordinate and oversee subcontractor work, evaluate performance, and ensure compliance with standards.
Plan and schedule maintenance tasks to minimize impact on production activities.
Assist in procuring materials required for the Maintenance department.
Assist crafts and the manager with troubleshooting complex failures and carrying out corrective actions in the field.
Close maintenance work orders in the CMMS system.
Coordinate work scheduling with Production staff, the Facility Manager, and the Site Manager.
Generate purchase requisitions and schedule subcontractor maintenance activities.
Receive trouble calls, generate work orders, plan and schedule work, and perform on-demand repairs and emergency responses as required.
Maintain safe working conditions in areas under the role’s care and take corrective action when notified of safety violations.
Maintain and organize attic stock inventory of spare parts and materials.
Refine existing procedures to adapt to changes in the operational landscape.
Perform other duties as assigned.