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Job Title: Building Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Building Engineer to perform initial responses for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, door hardware, and general construction tasks. In this role, you will be responsible for responding to work orders, performing scheduled and corrective maintenance, and diagnosing and repairing system and equipment failures related to all MEP systems on campus.

Responsibilities

+ Perform initial response for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, door hardware, and general construction tasks.

+ Respond to work orders and perform scheduled maintenance and corrective maintenance.

+ Diagnose and repair system/equipment failures related to all MEP systems on campus.

+ Replace receptacles, outlets, ballasts, outlets, and switches.

+ Repair or replace toilets, sinks, shower heads, urinals, faucets, or drinking fountains.

+ Locate and repair leaks.

+ Respond to hot/cold calls.

+ Safely and correctly operate equipment and utilize trade tools.

+ Paint and patch walls.

+ Replace doors, door hardware, and locks.

+ Replace drop ceiling tiles.

+ Repair or replace carpet, tile, or vinyl plank flooring.

Essential Skills

+ 5-10 years of commercial building maintenance experience.

+ Proficiency in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, troubleshooting, facilities maintenance, and mechanical repairs.

+ Ability to perform preventive maintenance and maintenance repair.

+ Valid driver's license.

+ High School Diploma or GED required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ CFC or EPA certification is preferred.

+ Comprehensive knowledge across multiple trades is preferred.

+ Willingness to complete all types of maintenance and repair tasks as a 'jack of all trades'.

Schedule

+ Available work schedules are from 7am-3:30pm, 3pm-11:30pm, or 11pm-7:30am, with all schedules running from Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76107.00 - $83717.00/yr.

32BJ benefits and retirement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 8, 2025.

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.