Commercial Building Engineer

Commercial Building Engineer

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kansas City, MO

Compensation: $32.00 - $36.00 / hour

Who We Are:

Price Brothers Management Company, continuing the legacy of building Community.

Price Brothers Management Company is a premier family owned and operated property management organization with over 100 years in the real estate industry. We believe in investing in our team members to create a culture that encourages and promotes innovative ideas, growth opportunities, and team building. Through our dynamic and caring team we will IMPACT the lives of our residents, commercial tenants, team members, business partners and communities.

Each individual plays a critical role in our success!

“Our employees have always been the beating heart of our business. The shared sense of pride and the work is unmatched. There is no Price Brothers without all the team members that call Price Brothers home.” – Lena Price

If you are eager to join a team where your opportunities are limitless, find your next career at Price Brothers!

Salary Range
: $32 - 36 hourly (varies depending on experience and property location)

We’re looking for a Building Engineer who takes pride in keeping facilities safe, efficient, and running at their best. This role handles day-to-day building operations, maintenance, inspections, and contractor oversight to support a clean, functional, and welcoming environment for tenants and guests.

Building Operations & Safety

• Follow all applicable codes, regulations, safety standards, and internal directives related to building operations.
• Inspect and monitor major building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC (chillers, pumps, VFDs), plumbing systems (pumps, backflows), and lighting, to ensure proper function and comfortable environmental conditions.
• Maintain an energy management approach that emphasizes efficient operation and cost control.
• Assist with fire and evacuation drills.

Maintenance & Repairs

• Review assigned work orders, estimate materials and time needed, and complete repairs.
• Decide whether repairs can be handled in-house or require outside vendors.
• Perform preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance as assigned.
• Quickly respond to emergency calls, including nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• Change light bulbs and ceiling tiles, clear clogs, test emergency light fixtures monthly, and complete weekly checks of vacant suites.
• Maintain and water floor drains and traps in restrooms and kitchens on a weekly basis.
• Keep maintenance, telecom, janitorial, electrical, and penthouse spaces organized and clean.

Contractor Oversight

• Coordinate and inspect work performed by outside contractors such as landscaping, snow removal, plumbing, HVAC, remodeling, and cleaning vendors.
• Monitor grounds daily to keep parking lots, landscaping, and building entrances clean and presentable.

Customer Service & Communication

• Maintain strong relationships with tenants and internal teams, responding to concerns with professionalism and urgency.
• Communicate updates, potential maintenance needs, and supply replenishment needs to senior team members.

Construction & Projects

• Support senior team members with construction coordination, including tenant build-outs, repairs and maintenance projects, and capital improvements.

Other Duties

• Follow all company policies, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in ongoing company training programs.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned.

• 5 years of commercial maintenance experience (preferred)
• Previous experience with HVAC systems
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of general maintenance (i.e. electrical, plumbing and appliance repair)
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills
• Valid driver license and any other licenses/certifications required by the state
• Flexibility to work on-call and weekends as needed

The company offers an array of outstanding health and wellness benefits starting the first of the month after 30 days of service. Reasonable insurance premiums including medical options, dental, vision, life & disability, FSA dependent care, legal assistance, identity theft and more. Participate in the company’s 401k retirement plan, enjoy paid time off and 10 holidays + your birthday! Whether we are cheering on one of our local sports teams, volunteering at a philanthropy or celebrating team milestones, Price Brothers cares about our team members & our community.