Building Engineer

COMMERCIAL BUILDING ENGINEER

Location: Woodland Hills & Thousand Oaks, CA | Onsite
Pay: $40/Hour
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Additional: On-Call Rotation & Occasional After-Hours Work
Experience: 5+ Years of Commercial Building Maintenance
Certification: Active EPA HVAC Certification Required

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client is seeking an experienced Commercial Building Engineer to maintain and repair commercial office buildings throughout the Woodland Hills and Thousand Oaks area.

You'll be responsible for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and life safety systems , performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting complex equipment with minimal supervision.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain commercial building systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on chillers, air handlers, pumps, VAV boxes, and multi-zone HVAC systems .
• Troubleshoot building automation systems, including DDC, pneumatic controls, and BMS .
• Maintain electrical, plumbing, lighting, and fire/life safety systems.
• Complete general building repairs involving carpentry, painting, roofing, and plumbing.
• Maintain equipment records, preventive maintenance schedules, and service reports.
• Coordinate contractors and outside maintenance services.
• Support tenant improvements, renovations, and capital projects.
• Respond to building emergencies and equipment failures.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 5+ years of experience maintaining commercial office buildings , including low-rise or high-rise properties.
• Active EPA HVAC certification required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of commercial HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Experience with commercial chillers, air handlers, pumps, and VAV systems .
• Proficiency with DDC, pneumatic controls, and building management systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance, building codes, ADA, and fire/life safety requirements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and CMMS maintenance systems.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues.
• Strong communication skills when working with tenants, contractors, and property management.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and perform physical maintenance tasks.
• Availability for on-call rotation and occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $40/hour.
• Full-time, direct-hire employment.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.

WHY JOIN?

• Consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule with occasional on-call responsibilities.
• Work with a variety of commercial HVAC and building automation systems.
• Hands-on position with independence and technical responsibility.
• Full-time opportunity with comprehensive benefits.