Building Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Building Engineer
Job Description

As a Building Engineer, you will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Building Management Systems (BMS). You will perform daily inspections and preventative maintenance on building systems, diagnose and repair mechanical equipment such as HVAC and MEP systems, and respond to service requests through various communication channels. Your role will also involve coordinating with vendors for specialized repairs, supporting lab operations, and partnering with operations and EH&S teams on maintenance and projects.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Perform daily inspections and preventative maintenance on building systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment, including HVAC and MEP systems.
• Respond to and resolve service requests via ticketing system, phone, or email.
• Coordinate with vendors for specialized repairs while remaining hands-on in execution.
• Support lab operations, including equipment installs and facility upgrades.
• Partner with operations and EH&S teams on maintenance, projects, and emergency response.
• Assist with utilities, gases, and materials support for lab environments.
• Provide after-hours support as part of an on-call rotation.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on building engineer or mechanical experience.
• BMS experience, with platforms such as ALC & Schneider.
• Ability to diagnose and repair issues in real time.
• Experience with lab/biotech equipment such as nitrogen generators, air compressors, and air dryers.
• Polished communication skills and a customer-service mindset.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in biotech or life sciences facilities.
• Background in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, technical environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a high-impact, hands-on engineering role in a cutting-edge biotech environment with the potential for long-term growth. Be part of a collaborative and technically focused team.

Work Environment

This position is based in a lab environment in San Francisco. You will work shifts from either 6:00am–2:30pm or 7:00am–3:30pm, with flexibility required for occasional weekend work. The role involves being part of an on-call rotation, approximately one weekend per month.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of South San Francisco, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in South San Francisco,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.