FACILITIES ENGINEER - BOSTON, MA
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The Facilities Engineer supports a Class-A office tower for a financial services firm with critical systems. The role maintains mission-critical assets through inspection, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response. It also coordinates maintenance priorities and vendors, supports staff, and participates in an after-hours on-call rotation serving Boston headquarters and U.S. satellite offices.
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Full job description
ESFM
Position Title: FACILITIES ENGINEER
Salary: $90,000 - $125,000
Pay Grade: 16
Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS
ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.
This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected].
Job Summary
This position supports a Class-A office tower for a financial services firm with critical systems. The Critical Facilities Technician performs a variety of maintenance duties.
A Critical Equipment Technician is responsible for ensuring that essential, mission‑critical assets operate reliably, safely, and in compliance with operational and quality standards, through inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response.
Core Responsibilities
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Monitor and maintain critical assets such as Suppliemental HVAC systems, Generator Switchgear, ATS, UPS equipment ensuring they meet performance and safety requirements
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Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in line with manufacturer guidelines and company quality systems, inspections, and scheduled servicing
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Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions, documenting all work performed
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Conduct asset criticality assessments to identify high‑risk equipment and prioritize maintenance and downtime mitigation
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Manage work priorities for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams for Boston and US Satelite offices.
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Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations, and maintain accurate records, logs, and reports
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Respond to emergencies to restore critical operations quickly, including power outages, cooling failures, or system downtime.
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Provide technical guidance on equipment operations with staff.
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Support staff and team operations by providing guidance, resources, and hands-on assistance when needed, including internal projects, special initiatives, and ad hoc assignments.
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Participate with staff in the monthly after-hours on-call rotation to ensure continuityof operations, respond to critical equipment alarms, and coordinate timely resolution of facility-related issues for Boston headquarters and U.S. Satelite offices.
Key Skills and Qualifications
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Technical expertise in the specific equipment systems (e.g., UPS, Switch Gear, Generators, ATS and HVAC equipment ).
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Problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities, with quick decision‑making under pressure.
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Knowledge of quality systems (GMP/ISO) and compliance requirements for critical equipment.
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Collaboration and communication skills for working with cross‑functional teams.
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Experience with preventive maintenance planning and vendor coordination.
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Certifications relevant to the equipment type (e.g., Electrical, instrumentation, or industrial safety) may be required.
Work Environment
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May involve shift work, including evenings, nights, and weekends. Holidays are emergencies Only.
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Often in mission‑critical environments such as datacenters, and IDF rooms
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Requires strict adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
Apply to ESFM Services today!
ESFM is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)
Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Life Insurance/ AD
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Disability Insurance
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Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off
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Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
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Associate Shopping Program
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Health and Wellness Programs
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Discount Marketplace
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Identity Theft Protection
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Pet Insurance
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Commuter Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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Paid Parental Leave
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Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ESFM.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ESFM.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID:1581794
ESFM
Julia Lari
How this job compares
Set against the 661 open Facilities Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$90–125K/yr
- US median$100–142K/yr301 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $108K, is 12% below the US median midpoint ($122K) — in the middle half of Facilities Engineer salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 16 open Facilities Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 661 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Facilities Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (481 postings).
- Education
- 212 of the 661 open Facilities Engineer jobs (32%) ask for a bachelor's degree 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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