Summary

The Building Engineer is responsible for the operation, inspection, maintenance, and reliability of critical building systems supporting Altura Credit Union’s approximately 180,000 square foot owner-managed facilities portfolio, including the Day Street Headquarters Building and Headquarters Operations Center.

The Day Street facility operates as both Altura’s primary corporate headquarters and a multi-tenant commercial office building, requiring professional building engineering oversight to maintain system reliability, tenant service standards, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset performance.

This role provides hands-on technical expertise to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and life-safety systems while supporting Altura’s multi-year headquarters renovation and transition strategy. The Building Engineer also supports the Facilities Department by reducing operational risks, improves system uptime, and protects the credit union’s real estate assets.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain HVAC systems including RTUs, VAVs, air handlers, boilers, and related mechanical systems. Maintain electrical distribution panels, lighting systems, and building infrastructure. Maintain plumbing systems and building water systems. Monitor and troubleshoot Building Automation Systems (BAS) to ensure efficient building performance
Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems. Conduct routine inspections and identify early signs of equipment degradation to reduce emergency failures. Maintain maintenance logs and service documentation.
Support renovation and capital improvement projects associated with the Day Street headquarters transition. Coordinate with contractors and architects to ensure construction activities do not compromise building operations. Assist with system commissioning and project close-out.
Respond to service requests from employees, departments, and tenants. Coordinate vendor access and communicate building system impacts when maintenance work is required.
Scope and supervise third-party vendor work related to building systems. Validate completion and quality of contractor services and ensure compliance with facilities standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE And QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required
Formal coursework or technical training in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or Building Automation Systems (BAS)
OSHA 30 training coursework
Minimum 10 years of commercial facilities maintenance experience
Experience supporting multi-tenant commercial office buildings
Experience maintaining HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems
Experience coordinating vendors and responding to building emergencies

Preferred Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Maintenance, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or experience supporting sustainable building operations
Advanced knowledge of California OSHA (Cal/OSHA) regulations
BOMI Certifications such as:
Real Property Administrator (RPA)/ Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA)
Experience supporting renovation or capital improvement projects
Experience working in regulated environments such as financial services

Why Altura?

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Vacation (10+ or Minimum Days)
Sick (8 Days)
Holidays (11 Days & 1/2 Day Christmas Eve)
Birthday & Anniversary Day Off
Specialized Paid Time Off (Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.)
Community Volunteer Events
Social Events & Outings
Event & Venue Discounts

WEALTH INCENTIVES

Competitive Pay
Stakeholders
401k Dollar-for-Dollar Match up to 6% (after one year of service)
Business Attire Allowance
Annual Performance Review & Increase
Wellness Incentive
Tuition Reimbursement
Awards, Recognitions & Incentives
Free Checking & Savings Accounts
Discounted Employee Loan Rates

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Kaiser and Cigna Medical & Prescription Plans
Dental & Vision
Fitness Challenges & Gym Access
Onsite Wellness Programs
Medical & Dependent Flex Spending Account
Life & A&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance

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