Building Engineer

R1

VER is Milwaukee's premier waterfront campus located in the Harbor District. The property features office space, retail tenants, public river walks, landscaped outdoor spaces, and waterfront amenities along the Kinnickinnic River.

Location: R1

VER Campus, Milwaukee, WI

R1

VER is Milwaukee's premier waterfront campus located in the Harbor District. The property features office space, retail tenants, public river walks, landscaped outdoor spaces, and waterfront amenities along the Kinnickinnic River.

Colliers and Inland Family of Companies is seeking a motivated and dependable Building Engineer to join our property operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in commercial property maintenance. Under the guidance of a Senior Building Engineer, the Building Engineer will assist with maintaining building systems, responding to service requests, completing preventative maintenance, and ensuring the property remains safe, clean, and well-maintained for tenants and guests.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, eager to learn, customer-service oriented, and takes pride in maintaining a first-class property.

• Assist with routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of building systems and equipment
• Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Respond to maintenance service requests in a professional and timely manner
• Help maintain common areas, amenity spaces, office suites, retail spaces, and exterior grounds
• Perform basic repairs including drywall, painting, ceiling tile replacement, door hardware adjustments, and minor plumbing repairs
• Monitor and report building equipment performance and operational issues
• Assist with seasonal property maintenance, including snow removal coordination and exterior inspections
• Support fire and life safety testing and inspections
• Maintain clean mechanical rooms, maintenance shops, and storage areas
• Utilize mobile technology and property management software to complete work orders and document repairs
• Assist with vendor access, project support, and building improvement initiatives
• Participate in emergency response procedures and on-call rotations as assigned
• Deliver exceptional customer service to tenants, guests, and business partners

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical school coursework, maintenance certification, or related education preferred
• 0-2 years of maintenance experience in commercial, residential, hospitality, facilities, or construction environments
• Basic knowledge of building systems, hand tools, and power tools
• Ability to learn HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred
• Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts

• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, kneel, and work in various weather conditions
• Comfortable working in mechanical rooms, rooftops, parking facilities, outdoor areas, and occupied tenant spaces

• Commercial office building operations
• Building automation systems
• HVAC troubleshooting and preventive maintenance
• Fire and life safety systems
• Vendor management and project coordination
• Sustainability and facility efficiency initiatives

We believe in investing in our team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for annual performance increases
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible…