Building Engineer

Job Description

Your new company

I’m partnering with a leading international real estate developer and owner with a strong presence in the San Diego market. This is a great opportunity to join an established commercial real estate team and support the operations and maintenance of a high-quality property. The company has a strong reputation for developing and operating premier real estate assets and offers a collaborative, hands-on environment with opportunities for long-term growth.

Your new role

As a Building Engineer, you will work closely with the Property Manager and other team members to support the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of the property. You will be responsible for building systems, preventative maintenance, tenant requests, vendors, tenant improvements, and capital projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout the property.
• Inspect and monitor HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, life safety, and other building systems.
• Manage and prioritize tenant service requests and work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance to keep building systems operating efficiently.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Assist the Property Manager with tenant improvement projects and capital projects.
• Support tenant move-ins and move-outs.
• Perform general maintenance including painting, woodwork, pressure washing, and parking garage maintenance.
• Conduct regular building inspections and identify maintenance or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, equipment logs, and inventory.
• Support fire, evacuation, emergency response plans, and practice drills.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies when required, including occasional after-hours needs.
• Maintain clean and organized mechanical rooms, storage areas, tools, and equipment.
• Communicate professionally with tenants, contractors, vendors, and the property management team.
• Help maintain the property to a high standard of appearance, safety, and operation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in commercial building maintenance, facilities, or building engineering.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and life safety systems.
• Hands-on experience with general building maintenance and repairs.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Ability to troubleshoot building and maintenance issues.
• Strong customer service skills when working directly with tenants.
• Experience supporting tenant improvements, construction, or capital projects is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple work orders and priorities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a property management team.
• Flexibility to respond to occasional after-hours building emergencies.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of $65K to $95K, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join Bosa Development and work within its San Diego real estate portfolio.
• Hands-on exposure to commercial property operations and major building systems.
• Experience supporting tenant improvements and capital projects.
• Collaborative property management environment.
• Opportunity for continued growth within commercial real estate and building operations.

What you need to do now

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