Building Engineer (Commercial real estate)

Thomas Park • McLean, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineer is responsible for providing reliable, professional, and cost-effective maintenance support across multiple Thomas Park–managed properties. This role focuses on ensuring building systems operate smoothly, addressing maintenance needs promptly, and delivering a high level of service to tenants and property stakeholders.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in building maintenance and operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting building services.
• Experience in supervising service providers, ensuring quality work, and addressing issues promptly.
• Familiarity with controlling maintenance expenditures and optimizing cost-efficient solutions.
• Proficient in routine preventive maintenance and handling tenant service requests.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve.
• Attention to detail.
• Proactive approach.
• High-level of communication.
• Be a team-player!
• Be flexible and adaptable to changes.
• Fulfill certain physical demands, such as lifting up to 50 lbs., required for the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, and replace parts and components in plumbing, electrical, and heating systems.
• Implement the company’s Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Check boiler/HVAC components daily, read gauges for proper levels, and notify the Manager of any malfunctions.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure system efficiency.
• Evaluate and maintain facility and grounds, meeting operational standards.
• Preserve and enhance curb appeal, including property conditions and appearance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in areas such as the shop, boiler room, trash room, and storage areas.
• Uphold fire and safety standards for all areas of the facility and grounds.
• Be on-call after hours and weekends to address emergencies promptly.
• Handle tenant service requests within the prescribed timetable set by the Manager.
• Assist the Manager in controlling maintenance expenditures.
• Supervise all service providers to ensure the quality of work and promptly report any issues to the Manager.
• Report the arrival and departure times of all service providers to the Manager.
• Maintain excellent attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed