Building Engineer

Job Title: Building Engineer
Pay: $30/hr
Shift: Day shift - Monday - Friday
Location: Davis, CA
Job Description
The Building Engineer performs ongoing maintenance and specialized repairs to community buildings and equipment, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning environment for residents and staff. This role combines hands-on technical work in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems with a strong focus on service, safety, and a gracious, resident-centered experience.
Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and highly specialized repairs or improvements to community buildings and equipment, ensuring systems operate safely and efficiently.
• Champion the organizations mission, vision, and core values by integrating them into daily work and interactions with residents, guests, and coworkers.
• Actively participate in the departments standard training program to continually increase skills and expertise in areas of focus.
• Provide residents with an inviting, service-oriented experience, treating every interaction as something done for them rather than to them.
• Approach all encounters with residents, guests, and coworkers in a gracious, attentive, and courteous manner, maintaining a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair community access control systems and related hardware to support building security and resident safety.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair general electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems and equipment, including troubleshooting issues and performing corrective actions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on building systems, equipment, and infrastructure to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Respond promptly to community alarms, independent living pendant calls, and other emergency situations as directed.
• Serve as a first responder to building fire alarms and other emergencies in coordination with the security team and local emergency agencies.
• Remain knowledgeable about emergency procedures and act calmly, decisively, and safely during emergency events.
• Use shop equipment, tools, and related resources safely and effectively to complete maintenance and repair tasks.
• Handle and apply maintenance-related chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines and established procedures.
• Read and interpret specifications, plans, and mechanical drawings to plan and execute maintenance and repair work accurately.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to receive, track, and complete work orders and document maintenance activities.
• Work with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) as needed to monitor and adjust building performance.
• Collaborate with other departments and team members to coordinate work, minimize disruptions, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Contribute to safety by following all community safety policies and procedures and taking necessary measures to maintain a safe environment for residents, coworkers, vendors, and visitors.
• Participate in safety initiatives and, if requested, serve as a member of the Safety Committee, supporting environmental safety surveys and accident investigations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the maintenance department and the overall needs of the community.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, or a related trade, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) or similar disciplines.
• Demonstrated skills in the operation, repair, and maintenance of shop equipment, tools, and building systems.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance repair, facilities maintenance, building maintenance, and facility maintenance tasks.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC systems, including boilers and related equipment.
• Knowledge of fire prevention, suppression, and alarm systems, including fire alarm repair and response procedures.
• Familiarity with chemicals commonly used in maintenance departments and the ability to handle them safely.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, plans, and mechanical drawings to complete maintenance work accurately.
• Ability to use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to manage and document maintenance activities.
• Experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS) or similar technologies.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with residents, coworkers, and other departments.
• Core competencies including being action-oriented, communicating effectively, maintaining a strong customer focus, managing conflict constructively, demonstrating nimble learning, and showing resourcefulness.
• Physical ability to perform moderate to heavy labor, including frequent lifting of 35 to 50 pounds, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and handling materials and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or trade-specific certifications are highly desirable.
• HVAC-related certifications and a universal recovery license are preferred.
• Ability to consciously seek quality improvement in work, relationships, and processes.
• Openness to regular feedback from supervisors, peers, and customers, with a clear understanding of expectations and performance standards.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training, job shadowing, and skill development opportunities.
• Comfort working in a retirement community environment with frequent interaction with residents and multiple departments.
• Ability to exercise tact, sound judgment, and thorough follow-up to maintain positive relationships.
• Willingness to comply with all safety policies and procedures and support a strong safety culture.

Why Work Here?
You will join a well-maintained community with a nice facility, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package. The organization invests in your growth by providing a structured training program, clear career path planning, and regular performance reviews focused on your development. Maintenance leadership supports you with stretch assignments, project opportunities, and job-shadowing experiences to help you broaden your skills and advance your career. You will work in a collaborative environment that values speaking up, stepping up, lifting up others, and teaming up to create a positive experience for residents and colleagues.
Work Environment
This role is based in a retirement community setting, where you will work on-site in and around resident buildings and shared facilities. The position is non-exempt, and hours are assigned with the expectation that schedules remain flexible to meet the needs of the community, its programs, employees, and operations. The majority of the work is active and performed on your feet, requiring a moderate to high amount of walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and handling. Moderate to heavy physical labor is common, including frequent lifting of 35 to 50 pounds. You may operate machinery, power tools, motor vehicles, or heavy equipment as part of your daily tasks. The environment may include exposure to chemicals or hazardous materials used in maintenance work, as well as uncomfortable odors or temperatures at times. You will have frequent, routine communication with coworkers and residents and must be able to exchange information accurately and promptly. The role involves strict adherence to safety policies and procedures, and you may be asked to participate in safety committees or environmental safety activities. There are no travel or driving requirements beyond any on-site vehicle or equipment operation needed for facility maintenance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davis, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davis, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Davis,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.

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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.

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