Building Maintenance Engineer

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Location: Houston, Texas

Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time

Compensation: $28-$35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Flexible, primarily Monday-Friday

We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and mechanically inclined Building Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance and day-to-day operations of a portfolio of commercial office buildings and residential rental properties throughout the Houston area.

The position includes preventative maintenance, building systems inspections, troubleshooting, general repairs, tenant coordination, and assistance with property showings.

The ideal candidate is proactive, technically capable, personable, and comfortable working independently while communicating professionally with tenants, prospective tenants, contractors, and property management.

This position is available on either a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the candidate’s qualifications, availability, and the needs of the property portfolio.

The following are examples of typical responsibilities. Duties will vary depending on the needs of individual properties and are not limited to the activities listed below.

• Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules for assigned properties.
• Inspect HVAC systems, clear condensate drain lines, replace air filters, and inspect drain pans and overflow switches.
• Inspect plumbing systems, water heaters, shutoff valves, fixtures, and exposed piping.
• Inspect lighting, electrical components, and mechanical equipment for visible defects or operating issues.
• Clear accessible gutters, downspouts, and drainage systems.
• Identify potential equipment failures, leaks, water intrusion, and other developing maintenance concerns.
• Maintain property-specific preventative maintenance records.

Flushing an HVAC condensate line to prevent overflow, replacing air filters, testing accessible water shutoff valves, inspecting a water heater for leaks, or identifying drainage problems before they cause building damage.

• Prepare buildings and exterior systems for anticipated freezing temperatures.
• Shut off, drain, insulate, and winterize exterior plumbing and exposed piping as appropriate.
• Winterize irrigation systems and protect backflow prevention assemblies.
• Inspect and prepare vacant properties before severe weather.
• Conduct post-freeze inspections and restore systems to normal operation.
• Coordinate specialized contractors when necessary.

Draining exposed exterior water lines, insulating vulnerable pipes, shutting down and winterizing irrigation equipment, protecting exterior hose bibs, and inspecting properties following a freeze for leaks or damage.

• Conduct routine inspections of office buildings, common areas, and residential rental properties.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, plumbing, and general building maintenance issues.
• Perform minor repairs to doors, locks, fixtures, ceilings, drywall, cabinetry, and other building components.
• Maintain lighting, building hardware, and common-area equipment.
• Perform minor carpentry, painting, drywall repairs, and fixture replacements.
• Assist with property turnover, make-ready activities, and minor improvement projects.
• Coordinate licensed contractors for specialized repairs.

Repairing a leaking faucet, adjusting a door that does not close properly, patching and painting drywall, replacing damaged ceiling tiles, repairing cabinet hardware, troubleshooting a running…