Building Operating Engineer Job at MalaceHR, Nashville, TN

  • MalaceHR
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Building Operating Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Building Operating Engineer with strong commercial facility experience to maintain and troubleshoot critical building systems. This is a hands-on role requiring knowledge across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, building automation, and general maintenance.

Residential-only experience will not meet the requirements for this position.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on commercial building systems

  • Maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and general building systems

  • Perform preventive maintenance and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently

  • Respond promptly to service requests and complete work orders professionally

  • Maintain accurate work orders and equipment information in a CMMS/work order management system

  • Troubleshoot building automation and control systems

  • Assist with equipment installations, replacements, and facility upgrades

  • Coordinate with contractors and vendors and monitor the quality of completed work

  • Maintain parts and equipment inventory and request replacements as needed

  • Support safe, reliable, and efficient daily facility operations

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED

  • EPA Universal Certification

  • Minimum 3 years of commercial building maintenance experience

  • Strong HVAC, electrical, and plumbing knowledge

  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

  • Experience with CMMS or computerized work order systems

  • Ability to work with computerized building systems and controls

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple service requests

Preferred Qualifications

  • BAS/Building Automation experience

  • Experience with Tridium, Johnson Controls, Siemens, or similar control platforms

  • Additional HVAC/R, electrical, or plumbing certifications

  • Commercial office, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, or other large facility experience

  • Experience with fire/life safety systems

  • Knowledge of energy management and sustainability practices

  • Commercial kitchen equipment experience, including ovens, walk-in freezers, coolers, and exhaust hoods

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a strong commercial maintenance background and is comfortable working across multiple trades. Experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire/life safety, BAS/automation controls, and general building maintenance is highly valued. Candidates with commercial kitchen equipment experience will be especially valuable.

Commercial experience is required. Residential-only experience will not be considered.

Job Tags

For contractors, Work at office

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