Building Engineer in Minneapolis

Building / Operations Engineer

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As a Building or Operations Engineer, you will ensure the seamless performance of all facility systems. You’ll work closely with leadership to monitor equipment health, tackle technical challenges, and execute a comprehensive maintenance strategy.

Rotation

Schedule:

6 AM - 3 PM and 10 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday.

• System Maintenance:
  Perform expert preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (including chillers, boilers, and pumps).
• Operational Oversight:
  Adjust HVAC equipment to meet performance standards and manage water treatment chemical programs.
• General Repairs:
  Fix or replace building fixtures, appliances, and general electrical/plumbing components.
• Reporting:
  Maintain precise logs for central plant operations, chemical usage, and safety inspections.
• Tenant Relations:
  Respond to service requests with professional urgency and maintain positive relationships with all occupants and contractors.
• Safety & Emergency Response:
  Act as a critical team member during emergencies (evacuations, life safety alarms, and bomb searches) while ensuring compliance with all local and federal safety regulations.

You are a disciplined technician who balances technical skill with a team-first mentality. You stay calm under pressure and take pride in the operational integrity of the property.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  At least 2 years of commercial HVAC or facility maintenance experience.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Ability to operate testing equipment (multi-meters, airflow sensors, leak detectors) and a full suite of hand and power tools.
• Certifications:
  
  Completion of the Hines "Introduction to Engineering" program (or ability to complete it) and any required local permits/licenses (CFC Universal, Boiler Permit, etc.).
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to calculate basic math for performance testing and interpret complex technical manuals.
• Communication:
  Strong verbal and written skills for effective reporting and tenant interaction.

• Physical Agility:
  Ability to stand for long periods, lift 25+ lbs, climb ladders/stairs, and navigate confined spaces (crawl spaces, roofs).
• Sensory Awareness:
  Use of sight, hearing, and smell to detect equipment irregularities.
• Flexibility:
  Ability to work shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, including occasional overtime.
• Setting:
  Approximately 80% indoor and 20% outdoor work.

$65,100 - 75,100/yr.