Maintenance Technician​/Building Engineer

About The Role
Suntide Commercial Realty is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician / Building Engineer to oversee the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial building systems across its managed properties. This position plays a key role in ensuring buildings operate safely, efficiently, and professionally while providing outstanding service to tenants, property managers, and ownership.

Location
:
Saint Paul, MN
Job Type
:
Full-Time
Compensation
: $32.00–$40.00 per hour

• Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on commercial buildings and equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, cooling towers, pumps, motors, and related mechanical equipment.
• Monitor and adjust building automation systems (BAS) for efficient operations.
• Inspect building systems and complete necessary repairs and replacements.
• Perform general building maintenance, including plumbing, lighting, low-voltage electrical, doors, painting, patching, and finish work.
• Respond promptly to tenant service requests and work orders.
• Coordinate repairs and projects with property managers, contractors, vendors, and ownership.
• Maintain tools, equipment, company vehicles, and work areas.
• Support seasonal maintenance, building inspections, and emergency repairs.

• Minimum 5 years of commercial building maintenance, facilities maintenance, or building engineering experience (additional experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, boilers, controls, mechanical systems, and general building operations.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) preferred.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve building system issues.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, work orders, and maintenance documentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license and ability to travel between local properties.
• Ability to lift equipment, climb ladders, and safely perform physical maintenance work.

• Competitive hourly pay: $32.00–$40.00 per hour
• Opportunity to work across a diverse commercial property portfolio.
• Collaborative, professional work environment.