Status: Direct Hire
Job Title: Building Engineer
Location: On-site (downtown Portland, OR)
Salary: $85,000
About the company:
We are a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience in commercial real estate across the Pacific and Mountain West regions. Built on a foundation of trust and responsiveness, we specialize in helping businesses find the perfect space, offering personalized services and swift, professional guidance.
Our proactive management style, backed by a broad network of resources, allows us to stay ahead of market trends and deliver tailored solutions that exceed expectations. We focus on fostering long-term relationships with our tenants, ensuring satisfaction while providing flexible, competitive leasing terms. From office and retail spaces to industrial properties, we work closely with clients to align space with their long-term goals.
In addition to property management, we offer competitive private money loans, secured by real estate, ranging from $1,000,000 to $20,000,000. Our ability to respond quickly and perform efficiently sets us apart in the industry.
Deeply rooted in the local community, we maintain our properties to the highest standards and are committed to honesty, integrity, and customer care in all aspects of our business.
Building Engineer:
Our client is seeking a Building Engineer to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a high-rise commercial property. This role is ideal for a hands-on facilities professional who enjoys troubleshooting building systems, maintaining a safe and efficient environment, and delivering responsive service to tenants and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple building systems in a fast-paced property operations environment.
This role is onsite in Portland, OR.
Building Engineer Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on building systems, including HVAC equipment, plumbing, lighting fixtures, and electrical components.
- Inspect and maintain mechanical systems, including heat pumps, fan coils, rooftop units, ventilation equipment, motors, belts, and condensate systems.
- Conduct regular building rounds across mechanical rooms, rooftops, and common areas to identify operational issues and ensure proper system performance.
- Complete assigned work orders, estimate required materials and time, and perform repairs in accordance with established service standards.
- Document maintenance activities, system issues, and completed work within the facility work order or CMMS system.
Building Engineer Qualifications:
- Experience in commercial building maintenance, facilities operations, or related trades such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or general construction.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with the ability to troubleshoot routine maintenance issues.
- Ability to safely operate hand and power tools while performing maintenance and repair tasks.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or work order tracking tools preferred.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing ladders, and working in mechanical spaces or on rooftops.
