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
