Building Engineer

Building Engineer

We're now offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus for all new employees hired into this role between May 7, 2026 - November 7, 2026. (Pays in $1000 increments at the end of 30 days, 60 days, and 90 days of employment)

Hourly Wage ISS offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The hourly pay range for this position is $37.46 - $55.98.

Work Hours The work hours for this position may include days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Key Purpose

The Building Engineer is responsible for operation, replacement, repair and maintenance of building related mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing, air handling units, pumps, heat exchangers, expansion joints, and other building mechanical systems. Work involves the lifting of heavy mechanical equipment and apparatus, and may be performed in areas of extreme heat, cold, and/or noise. Receives and responds to service calls, takes immediate action to resolve emergency situations or system breakdowns. Ensure all preventive maintenance is completed and necessary repair are always made. Ensures that work area/plant is always clean, safe, and that managed/generated utilities meet delivery specifications. Oversees contractors, routine and preventive maintenance work to ensure work is performed appropriately and in a safe manner. Communicates with ISS and Customer operations management teams, tenants/utility system end users, and Business Unit Stakeholders. The Building Engineer requires a Journeyman Craftsman skillset.

Success Criteria

• Understanding and able to troubleshoot office building emergency and fire systems
• Understanding and able to troubleshoot and maintain central plant systems and supporting equipment
• Able to operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Able to troubleshoot/maintain/repair plumbing, Mechanical, minor electrical components/systems
• Able to read Piping & Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), Floor Plans, Site Maps and/or Electrical Diagrams
• Able to produce a quality work product in a prompt, safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work without supervision and appropriately with multiple deadlines
• Maintain a good attendance record, including notification in the event of tardiness and absence
• For internal candidates, must constantly receive a "meets expectations" job performance review

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English required
• Works and participates well as a team member
• Communicate well with others; clearly write and speak to clients, superiors, coworkers
• Good organization skills; disciplined approach to daily activities; takes a sense of pride in all aspects of the job
• Presents self in professional manner: neat appearance and grooming.
• Great communication skills needed to interact with customer and tenant accordingly
• Able to produce a quality work product in a prompt, safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work without supervision and appropriately with multiple deadlines
• Maintain a good attendance record, including notification in the event of tardiness and absence
• For internal candidates, must constantly receive a "meets expectations" job performance review

Experience

• This role requires a valid driver's license and MVR check as operating a company vehicle is an essential responsibility of this position.
• HS Diploma or greater
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the operation & maintenance of building systems, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and/or control systems.
• Experience with customer line of business
• Experience with customer building type(s)
• Required certification in location applicable disciplines, including HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Plumbing, or Automation/Controls – Formal OEM or employer training, Trade School, apprenticeship program, etc., or combination thereof
• Universal EPA Certification (required for HVAC)
• State or recognized AHJ license (required for Electrician)
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English required
• Works and participates well as a team member
• Communicate well with others; clearly write and speak to clients, superiors, coworkers
• Good organization skills; disciplined approach to daily activities; takes a sense of pride in all aspects of the job
• Presents self in professional manner: neat appearance and grooming.
• Able to produce a quality work product in a prompt, safe and efficient manner
• Ability to work without supervision and appropriately with multiple deadlines
• Maintain a good attendance record, including notification in the event of tardiness and absence
• For internal candidates, must constantly receive a "meets expectations" job performance review
• Journeyman level craftsman in HVAC, Electrical, Hydraulics, Plumbing, or Automation/Controls disciplines
• Reads and interprets Piping & Instrument Drawings (P&IDs), Floor Plans, Site Maps and/or Electrical Diagrams
• Experience & proven ability to repair building electrical, plumbing, & HVAC auxiliary systems
• Experience & proven ability to safely secure hydronic and electrical systems for maintenance
• Experience & proven ability to Braze/Solder copper pipe, thread black pipe
• Basic carpentry skills.
• Strong knowledge of operation of building auxiliary systems i.e. fire-life safety, stand by emergency generators
• Familiarity of general building systems i.e. vertical lift equipment, overhead doors.
• Ability to write, execute written and oral instructions and perform arithmetic calculations.
• Strong knowledge of safe work practices and procedures typical for maintenance operations
• Ability to safely wear a respirator, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, lift heavy objects and perform other physically demanding tasks
• Safely and skillfully use all types of related hand and power tools

Key Accountabilities

The Building Engineer must be capable of working independently, and/or under the direction/oversight of local (Lead Building Engineer, Chief Engineer, or FM), Regional, and/or Country TS and Account Managers (dependent on space type, scope of work, and dispersion of ISS organizational managers). The Building Engineer does not supervise other ISS TS personnel. May supervise third-party TS vendors at assigned location(s).

• Completes HS&E training as scheduled
• Follows HS&E procedures
• Demonstrates safe work practices
• Exhibits HS&E best practice culture
• Reports unacceptable HS&E conditions immediately

50% of Time Spent:

• Performs/Direct TS operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of all related mechanical, electrical, control systems, plumbing, and life safety systems
• Perform/Direct TS Preventive Maintenance Work orders from PM Calendar
• Routine and preventive maintenance duties including filter changes, lubrication, control and performance check. Replace bearings, motors, and dampers
• Works closely with the "Manager" to optimize the Preventative Maintenance Program
• Responds to trouble calls; works closely with Operations to ensure efficient operations; maintaining records, logs and files as required
• Perform scheduled rounds and readings on plant systems/assets
• Ensures maintenance is executed according to established standards
• Identify deficiencies through regular and thorough inspection of facility equipment and systems
• Diagnose, locate the cause of, and repair malfunctioning systems and components using test equipment
• Analyzes the operation of various systems, determines the cause of any problems/malfunctions and takes corrective action as required
• Monitors operation, adjusts and maintains facility equipment and systems, records readings as necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment and systems, and notifies appropriate parties of any problems or malfunctions
• Follows through on maintenance needs and deficiencies as appropriate
• Install, test, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment and subcomponents
• Repair restroom fixtures, sweat/braze copper pipe, thread black pipe
• Drain & "safe off" systems to facilitate repairs.
• Perform minor carpentry tasks, replace ceiling tiles, repair or replace