Building Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Building Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and troubleshooting a variety of HVAC systems, repairing and maintaining fan coil units, building loops, pumps, heat exchangers, and forced air components such as VAV, circuit setters, and controls. The role involves identifying maintenance tasks or risks, coordinating with HVAC service contractors for repairs and installations, and documenting maintenance activities using CMMS. Additionally, the candidate will perform basic electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and miscellaneous maintenance activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and troubleshoot a variety of HVAC systems.
• Repair and maintain fan coil units, building loops, pumps, heat exchangers, and forced air components (VAV, circuit setters, controls).
• Identify maintenance tasks or risks.
• Coordinate with HVAC service contractors for repairs and installations.
• Document maintenance activities using CMMS.
• Perform basic electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and miscellaneous maintenance activities when needed.

• Experience in commercial or large facility HVAC maintenance.
• Proficiency in HVAC, facility troubleshooting, facilities maintenance, carpentry, mechanical, preventive maintenance, and repair.
• Experience in building maintenance including boiler, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, lighting, and using hand tools.
• High level of professionalism and customer service.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.

• EPA (Type 1, Type 2, Universal) certification preferred.
• Formal training in HVAC maintenance preferred.
• Prior facility maintenance experience in a school, hospital, or corporate campus strongly preferred.
• Willingness to perform maintenance tasks not directly related to HVAC.

Join us for an opportunity for raises and promotions, complemented by excellent benefits for you and your family.

Work Environment

Work in a vibrant college campus environment. Standard hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with the requirement to respond to emergencies or work up to 16 hours for special projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

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.