
Building Engineer
Minneapolis, MNFull-time$38/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Building Engineer operates, inspects, maintains, and repairs commercial building systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable property operations. The role covers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire and life safety, and related systems, and includes responding to tenant requests and emergencies. Work is performed in commercial buildings and may involve mechanical equipment, noise, and changing temperatures.
Skills & qualifications
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Qualifications
Full job description
Salary Range $38.00 - $38.00 Hourly
Position Type Full Time
Job Shift Day
Education Level High School
Category General Labor
Description
The Building Engineer is responsible for the operation, inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair of commercial building systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable property operations. This role supports building performance by maintaining mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life safety, and related systems. This role ensures all systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with company standards and applicable laws. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life safety, steam, elevator, and related building systems.
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Conduct general building repairs including fixtures, appliances, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical components.
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Inspect building systems regularly and document findings in operation logs, inspection reports, and maintenance records.
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Respond promptly and professionally to tenant service requests and work orders.
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Demonstrate full competency in property emergency procedures, including assisting with evacuations and responding to life safety system alarms.
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Operate, monitor, and make minor adjustments to fire alarm and life safety systems as appropriate.
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Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment in accordance with company and safety guidelines.
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Maintain compliance with all applicable safety regulations, building codes, and company policies.
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Participate in the on-call schedule and respond to after-hours emergencies as required.
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Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Minimum of four (4) years of related maintenance experience and/or trade school training.
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Working knowledge of commercial plant equipment including elevators, chillers, and boilers.
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Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, drywall repair, and carpentry.
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
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Proficiency with testing equipment such as analog and digital multimeters, pressure and temperature monitoring devices.
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Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. • Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and kneel for extended periods. • Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments under varying conditions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in commercial building settings and may include exposure to mechanical equipment, noise, and temperature changes. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Friedman Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
How this job compares
Set against the 598 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$38/hr
- US median$37–44/hr249 hourly ranges
This rate, $38/hr, is 6% below the US median midpoint ($40/hr) — in the middle half of Building Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 10 open Building Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 598 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- CBRE308 open
- ABM Industries72 open
- Cushman & Wakefield19 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Building Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (521 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 291 of the 598 open Building Engineer jobs (49%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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