
Facility Engineer
Fairfax, VAFull-time$30.75–46/hrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago
See where you stand before you apply. No sign-up to start.
You apply on the posting's application page, with no Olive account needed.
Watch jobs like this. New roles like this one near Fairfax, VA, by email.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting.
At a glance
Olive focuses on jobs in the United States, including remote roles you can work from there.
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
The Facilities Maintenance Engineer inspects, maintains, and repairs building systems to keep the facility safe, compliant, and operational. The role covers HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boiler, and pool systems, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs. It also involves maintaining pool conditions and recording maintenance activity in a CMMS. Candidates need 3–4 years of relevant experience and technical or trade school certification.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Position Summary The Facilities Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, and pool systems. This role ensures a safe, compliant, and fully operational facility through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and use of CMMS systems. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in facilities maintenance, building engineering, and mechanical systems within commercial or recreational environments.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boiler, and pool systems
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation of building systems
- Monitor and maintain water chemistry, filtration, and temperature controls for recreational pools
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including fire and life safety systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and perform emergency repairs as needed
- Maintain detailed records of work orders, inspections, and maintenance activities within a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Support overall facility appearance and functionality to enhance member and guest experience
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Experience working with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Ability to lift 20+ lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks
Education:
- Technical or trade school certification in HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems
Years of Experience:
- 3–4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or engineering
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
- Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer License (state-specific)
- EPA CFC Certification / HVAC Certification
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO)
Pay This is an hourly position with wages starting at $30.75 and pays up to $46.00, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
-
A fully subsidized membership
-
Discounts on Life Time products and services
-
401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
-
Training and professional development
-
Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
-
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
-
Short term and long term disability insurance
-
Life insurance
-
Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
-
Parental leave and adoption assistance
-
Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
-
Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
How this job compares
Set against the 735 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$30.75–46/hr
- Virginia median$30–36/hr29 hourly ranges
- US median$36–43/hr299 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $38.38/hr, is 11% above the Virginia median midpoint ($35/hr) — in the top quarter of Building Engineer hourly ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 36 open Building Engineer jobs in Virginia and 735 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- CBRE415 open
- ABM Industries74 open
- JLL41 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Building Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 627 postings).
- Education
- 39 of the 735 open Building Engineer jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
Prepare for this role
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.




