Building Engineer

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At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

As the Building Engineer, you are a technical and engineering expert, familiar with maintenance systems and equipment. You bring strong organizational skills, a customer‑centric approach, and a positive outlook to everything you do.

You’ll be responsible for all preventive maintenance, necessary maintenance, and repairs to the building's mechanical, electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems, ensuring the maintenance systems are running efficiently and to ensure the safety of our clients and their properties. You have a working knowledge of life safety, fire protection, and security systems to ensure proper operations and be able to act upon any conditions that are out of the ordinary.

You also understand how to develop and maintain strong relationships with property managers, suppliers, and department leaders. With a keen eye for detail, you’ll be able to successfully manage multiple priorities and reports, including inventory, records, and schedules.

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and life-safety systems.
• Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and respond to tenant service requests.
• Support the seasonal startup and shutdown of boilers, cooling towers, and related equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors to complete repairs and maintenance.
• Manage parts inventory and maintain maintenance records.
• Assist with snow removal, vendor escorts, and emergency building needs.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation and respond to after‑hours emergencies.
• Collaborate with engineers, property management, and operations teams to ensure efficient building performance.

• 3+ years of commercial building maintenance or building engineering experience.
• 1-2 years of HVAC technical school training.
• Class C Boiler License and Refrigeration License required.
• CFC Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing BAS, and other building systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR).

Area / Location Specific:
St. Paul, MN

Approximate Compensation Range for this Role: $32.60/hour - $45.00/hour

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term / long-term disability. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match. Employees will also receive 10 sick days and a minimum of 15 vacation days annually. Certain senior‑level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.

Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year. Employees may also be permitted up to 4-12 weeks of paid parental leave depending on eligibility criteria. Individuals may be eligible for different or additional benefits under applicable state law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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