Building Engineer

Job Title: Building Engineer

PAYING Up to $42 based on experience

Job Description

The Building Engineer is responsible for the advanced operation, maintenance, and repair of central plant systems on campus, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, large-scale HVAC equipment, and associated controls. This role ensures the reliable, safe, and efficient performance of building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems through expert troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and coordination of repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain central plant systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and variable frequency drives (VFDs), to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Perform advanced HVAC troubleshooting on large-tonnage systems and complex control sequences to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
• Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and condition-based maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and piping diagrams, including P&IDs, schematics, and blueprints, to plan and execute repairs and system modifications.
• Perform facility repairs such as snaking and draining lines, minor electrical and plumbing work, painting, and general building maintenance as needed.
• Maintain and repair boiler systems, including performing boiler maintenance tasks and monitoring performance for safety and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration, steam, and hydronic systems to maintain proper environmental conditions throughout the facilities.
• Plan and implement preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs for central plant and building systems.
• Optimize energy use and system efficiency through careful operation, adjustments, and continuous improvement of building systems.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of vendors and contractors, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to project specifications and schedules.
• Perform root-cause analysis and failure diagnostics for recurring or complex equipment issues and recommend long-term corrective actions.
• Support and follow life safety systems and emergency response procedures, including responding to building emergencies and system alarms.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and system changes accurately and maintain organized records for compliance and future reference.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in advanced operation and maintenance of central plant systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and VFDs.
• Expert-level HVAC troubleshooting skills, particularly with large-tonnage systems and complex control sequences.
• Strong working knowledge of building automation and direct digital control (DDC) systems such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Trane, or Honeywell.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and piping diagrams, including P&IDs, schematics, and blueprints.
• Hands-on experience performing preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Demonstrated experience with steam, hydronic, and refrigeration systems in a facilities or central plant environment.
• Solid understanding of life safety systems and emergency response procedures in a building or campus setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in facility maintenance, building maintenance, and general repairs.
• Proficiency in boiler operation, boiler maintenance, and associated safety practices.
• Experience performing maintenance repair tasks, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC-related work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in facility repairs such as snaking and draining lines, minor plumbing repairs, and general building upkeep.
• in painting, patching, and cosmetic building maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with energy management principles and system efficiency optimization in large facilities.
• Experience coordinating and overseeing vendors and contractors for maintenance and repair projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root-cause analysis and long-term corrective solutions.
• EPA Universal certification or similar HVAC-related credential is highly beneficial.
• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple maintenance tasks in an active campus environment.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with facilities teams, contractors, and campus stakeholders.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable campus environment with the potential for a long-term opportunity, where facilities are valued as critical to the community’s success. The organization supports ongoing technical growth, exposure to complex central plant systems, and the chance to take ownership of high-impact infrastructure. You can build a rewarding career in a setting that values reliability, professionalism, and continuous improvement in building operations.

Work Environment

This role operates within a campus setting that includes a central plant and multiple buildings, requiring frequent work around boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and large HVAC systems. You will regularly use building automation and DDC systems from major providers such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Trane, or Honeywell to monitor and adjust equipment. The position involves hands-on work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and plant spaces, with exposure to noise, heat, cold, and moving machinery. Work typically follows a full-time schedule and may require occasional after-hours or emergency response to system issues. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to life safety and emergency procedures, and professional attire appropriate for a technical facilities role, including any required personal protective equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Whittier, CA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.00/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 Whittier,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 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.