Engineering Lead, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

What this job involves

The Engineering Lead supports the Facility Manager by leading day-to-day engineering operations and supervising the site engineering team. This role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building systems while ensuring preventative maintenance, corrective work, and contractor activities are executed to standard.

$36 - $45.67 / hr

Mon
- Fri; day shift

Vancouver, WA | HP campus

• Lead and develop engineering team
  - Directly manage site engineering and maintenance staff with daily direction, coaching, performance feedback, and professional development
• Oversee building systems operations
  - Manage daily operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety systems while monitoring performance
• Coordinate maintenance activities
  - Plan and execute preventative and corrective maintenance with appropriate frequencies to ensure system uptime and reliability
• Manage vendor and contractor oversight
  - Supervise contractors performing building systems work while ensuring safety, quality, and minimal operational disruption
• Enforce safety and compliance standards
  - Maintain safe work practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and address hazards or system deficiencies with proper documentation
• Support planning and continuous improvement
  - Partner with Facility Manager on maintenance planning, reliability-based practices, and operational improvements
• Manage resources and special projects
  - Oversee tools, spare parts, equipment inventories, and assist with system upgrades and capital engineering initiatives

• 7+ years of experience in building engineering, facilities maintenance, or a related field.
• Prior experience leading or supervising engineering or maintenance staff.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of building systems and maintenance best practices.
• Experience coordinating contractors and managing maintenance work in an operational environment.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, service‑oriented approach.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

• Associate’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
• HVAC certification, operating engineer license, or equivalent credentials.
• Experience supporting complex or multi-building campus environments.