About the role
The Building Engineer is a bilingual, roving, multi-trade commercial maintenance professional responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of a portfolio of commercial properties throughout Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this position.
This is not a stationary facility role. Engineers travel between assigned properties, manage their own work order queue, respond to maintenance needs, and provide reliable support across multiple commercial buildings.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, troubleshooting a variety of building systems, communicating professionally in both English and Spanish, and using technology to document work, provide updates, and manage daily responsibilities. Portfolio types include retail, office buildings, and outpatient medical facilities.
Responsibilities:
HVAC
Navigate commercial HVAC systems: rooftops, split systems, VAV, etc.
Basic thermostat troubleshooting: programming, set points, sensor issues
Identify components and isolate problems; know when a vendor is needed
Electrical
No high-voltage work, low and line voltage only
Change light bulbs, ballasts, LED drivers, small fan motors, exhaust fans
Safely isolate circuits before working: lockout/tagout mindset
Whole fixture replacement using LED modifications
Identify what equipment is powered by and how to safely de-energize it
Plumbing
Identify and repair common restroom fixtures: faucets, toilets, urinals, floor drains
Repair/replace drain traps, supply lines, flush valves, diaphragms
Water fountain repairs
NOT doing new plumbing installs: repair and replacement only
Understand fire life safety sprinkler systems: isolation valves, wet vs. dry pipes
Source parts from distributors; know where to get what
Life Safety Systems
Working knowledge (not hands-on repair) of: fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, fire pumps
Know how to operate isolation valves and identify system status
Understand what triggers alarms, what is a nuisance vs. an actual event
Know when NOT to touch something and when to call a licensed vendor
Carpentry / General Maintenance
Basic drywall repair: patching holes, backer board installation
Basic framing: understanding how walls are built
Operate power tools: drills, chop saws, wood saws
Work Order Systems
Prior experience with a digital work order platform is highly preferred (any platform)
Must be able to: receive, acknowledge, complete, log time and labor on work orders
Self-prioritize work queue based on urgency and building needs
Requirements:
Experience Background:
Roving commercial building engineer: this is the gold standard (not stationary)
Commercial property management maintenance, any portfolio type
Multi-site facility maintenance: multi-tenant, retail, office, or mixed-use
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong communication skills in both English and Spanish are required. Professional proficiency in both languages is preferred.
2+ years in commercial maintenance
Experience across multiple trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry)
Clean driving record - non-negotiable (company vehicles on roads daily)
Smartphone proficient: email, work order apps, navigation, photo documentation
Available for on-call rotation (2 weeks on, then rotating break based on team size, typically 8-12 weeks off)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with work order management system (any platform)
Understanding of demising walls, fire ratings, commercial building codes
Life safety familiarity: fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire pumps
Salary range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00, based on experience