• Building Engineer

    Aerotek (Greenbelt, MD)


    Job Title: Building Engineer

    Job Description

    The Building Engineer is responsible for ensuring superior property operations within commercial office buildings. This role demands a high standard of maintenance and fiscal management, aiming to deliver an exceptional customer experience. The Building Engineer must be adept at problem-solving, resourceful, detail-oriented, and maintain confidentiality while projecting professionalism and positivity.

    Responsibilities

    + Collaborate with the property management team to identify qualified contractors for projects, reviewing bids for accuracy and making selection recommendations.

    + Coordinate, supervise, and approve final inspections of all capital projects and significant repair and maintenance work.

    + Maintain building systems and equipment such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through regular cleaning, inspecting, and part replacements.

    + Perform routine HVAC preventative maintenance, monitor building BAS, and recommend solutions for HVAC system issues.

    + Schedule preventative maintenance and contract work for HVAC equipment, elevators, fire alarms, and other critical systems.

    + Inspect property conditions monthly, covering exterior grounds, mechanical and electrical rooms, common areas, and more.

    + Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly inspections of generators and life safety systems, completing reports after each inspection.

    + Review vendor preventative maintenance inspection reports for accuracy.

    + Monitor critical equipment, including emergency generators and fire alarms, and respond as needed.

    + Oversee vendor and contractor maintenance work, ensuring quality and timely completion.

    + Manage building service requests and work orders, ensuring timely completion in line with company procedures.

    + Participate in preparing annual operating and capital budgets, and prepare cost estimates for non-budgeted maintenance expenditures.

    + Perform emergency response and repairs during off hours as needed.

    + Perform other duties as assigned by management.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in HVAC, facilities maintenance, and commercial building maintenance.

    + Experience with boilers, heat pumps, generators, and building repairs.

    + Strong skills in electrical, plumbing, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

    + Ability to operate various hand tools and power equipment.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School Diploma

    + 4 years of field experience

    + Ability to read and interpret architectural and MEP plans.

    + Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

    + Ability to multitask and work independently or in a team environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), dental, health, vision, and life insurance, along with paid time off. Our company values work-life balance and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The role involves working across six commercial office buildings, requiring adaptability to various facility conditions. The standard work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with occasional off-hours work for emergencies.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenbelt, MD.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/hr.

    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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Greenbelt,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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.