Building Engineer | Direct Hire

Commercial Real Estate / Facilities Maintenance
$24 - $27/hr. + Overtime (Time-and-a-Half) + Company Vehicle
Raleigh/Durham Area, NC
Monday-Friday | Full-Time

Must pass a background check, drug screen, and DMV check (3 points or less required) after an offer is extended. Valid driver's license required.

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, working independently, and keeping commercial properties operating at their best?

We're partnering with a respected commercial real estate organization, seeking a Building Engineer to support a portfolio of commercial office properties throughout the Triangle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of preventative maintenance, building operations, tenant service, and facilities support while working for a company that invests in its employees and provides exceptional tools and benefits for success.

Why This Building Engineer Role Stands Out

✅ Direct hire opportunity with a stable, growing organization

✅ Company truck provided

✅ Company cell phone provided

✅ Company uniforms provided

✅ Paid education and professional development opportunities

✅ Competitive pay ranging from $24-$27/hour

✅ Overtime paid at time-and-a-half

✅ Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 90 days

✅ COBRA or current insurance reimbursement during the first 90 days

✅ 401(k) after one year with 100% match up to 4%

✅ 16 days of PTO during the first year, accruing monthly

✅ Opportunity to work independently while supporting a collaborative engineering team

What You'll Do as a Building Engineer

• Perform preventative maintenance and general building maintenance throughout an assigned portfolio of commercial properties.
• Conduct building inspections to ensure facilities remain clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Replace lighting, ceiling tiles, locks, hinges, and other building components as needed.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs, including flush valves, drains, faucets, and dispensers.
• Complete monthly inspections of roofs, windows, emergency lighting, elevators, and fire safety systems.
• Assist with light electrical work, including troubleshooting breakers and minor outages.
• Make minor HVAC adjustments and support building automation systems.
• Maintain maintenance logs, inspection reports, and related building documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, property management, and tenants.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and support emergency maintenance needs.

What We're Looking For

• 1-3 years of facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or commercial property maintenance experience.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and general building repairs.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and building systems.
• Familiarity with building automation systems is a plus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.  
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
• Dependable, proactive, and team-oriented mindset.  
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.

Ideal Fit

This opportunity is ideal for a Building Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician, Property Maintenance Technician, or Commercial Maintenance Professional who enjoys variety in their day, takes pride in maintaining high-quality commercial properties, and wants to join a company that provides the tools, training, and long-term support needed to build a successful career.