Building Engineer

Job Description

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Title:

Building Engineer - Level 1

Location:

8900 Ambergien Blvd, Jollyville TX 78729
Assignment Length:
Through January 2027
Potential for Extension:
Yes
Pay Rate: $30-32/HR on W2

Why is the Position Open?
Temporary backfill support while a team member is out on leave.

Schedule

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Hours:

Monday-Friday

• Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

• Lunch: 30-minute unpaid lunch

Work Environment

• Commercial office building that is currently vacant

• No tenant service calls or tenant-generated work orders

• Primary focus is maintaining building infrastructure and mechanical systems

• Preventative maintenance-focused environment

• Equipment includes:
o Chillers
o Boilers
o Generators
o Cooling Towers
o Air Handling Units (AHUs)
o Building electrical systems

Team Overview

• Hiring Manager

• One Building Engineer currently onsite

• One Building Engineer currently out on leave for knee replacement surgery

• Security personnel onsite

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on critical building systems

• Support operation and maintenance of chillers, boilers, cooling towers, generators, and air handling units

• Complete scheduled maintenance activities through the work order system

• Maintain exterior portions of the property, including several acres of grounds

• Perform lighting repairs and electrical maintenance in parking areas

• Assist with tree trimming and basic outdoor maintenance needs

• Monitor building equipment and identify maintenance concerns before failures occur

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of electrical systems, including basic 110-volt electrical work

• Experience working with:
o Chillers
o Boilers
o Air Handling Units (AHUs)
o Cooling Towers

• Basic computer and keyboard skills

• Ability to learn and navigate a computerized work order management system

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining mechanical equipment

• Experience maintaining electrical equipment

• General building maintenance experience

• Trade school education

Soft Skills

• Self-starter who can work independently

• Reliable and dependable

• Strong attention to detail

• Willingness to learn

• Team-oriented mindset

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Trade School experience preferred

Experience Requirements

• 0-2 years of relevant building maintenance, mechanical, or engineering experience

Software Requirements

• Basic computer proficiency required

• Experience with work order management systems is a plus

• Training will be provided as needed for the client-specific apps used

Interview Process

• 1st Round:
In-person interview onsite with the Hiring Manager

Additional Notes

• This role is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience with critical building systems and preventative maintenance.

• Because the building is currently vacant, the focus is entirely on maintaining equipment and infrastructure rather than responding to tenant requests.

• Hiring Manager is open to candidates with strong mechanical aptitude who may have limited direct experience but are willing to learn.

• Outdoor maintenance responsibilities are part of the role, including parking lot lighting and property upkeep.

Ideal Candidate Summary
The Hiring Manager is seeking a mechanically inclined maintenance professional with foundational knowledge of electrical systems and commercial building equipment. The ideal candidate will have exposure to chillers, boilers, cooling towers, and air handling units and be comfortable performing preventative maintenance with minimal supervision. Candidates who enjoy hands-on work, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting both building systems and exterior property maintenance will be a strong fit for this opportunity.

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At AA2IT, we deliver solutions that align with your business goals, built on innovation, backed by a team of experts, and guided by measurable outcomes.