
Building Engineer Lead
Ventura, CAFull-time$33.15–45.88/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Building Engineer Lead works with a team to direct building engineering operations and maintain a safe environment, performing assigned duties or directing department employees. The role assumes supervisory responsibilities when the engineering manager and supervisor are absent, coordinating departmental work and handling activities such as assigning work, appraising performance, and resolving problems.
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Compensation
Salary Range: $33.15 - $45.88 / hour
The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.
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Pay for PRN positions is calculated differently than Full-Time, Regular Part-Time, and Part-Time positions. PRN Rates depend on the position and other factors, including years of experience, or shift commitment according to the department policy. PRN differential is added in certain positions.
Responsibilities
Position Overview:
The Building Engineer Lead works as part of a team to direct building engineering operations and ensure a safe environment by performing assigned duties or directing work through department employees.
Qualifications
Required:
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High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
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Current California driver’s license
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Current and ongoing Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that is considered insurable under Community Memorial Healthcare insurance coverage
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Five (5) years of general maintenance experience working with electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and/or mechanical equipment
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Three (3) years of hospital maintenance experience
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Building Operator Certification Level 2 (BOC-2)
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Current knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and regulations
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Ability to read plans and blueprints
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Familiarity with energy management systems, fire alarm systems, and computerized maintenance management systems
Preferred:
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Associate degree in electronics or engineering
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Five (5) years of experience with construction management, fire/life safety systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Energy Management Systems (EMS)
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Knowledge of tools and/or instrumentation used for troubleshooting and repair
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Journeyman Electrician License
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Certified Fire Alarm Technician
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Refrigeration Recovery License
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Building Management System Certification
Superviory Responsibilities:
Assumes supervisory responsibilities when the Manager of Engineering and Building Engineer Supervisor are not present. Provides overall direction and coordination of departmental work during these periods and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, applicable laws, and departmental processes. Responsibilities may include interviewing, training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, recognizing employee performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems as needed.
Overview
When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star!
Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.
Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction!
Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits
To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.
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Competitive Pay
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Shift Differentials
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In-House Registry Rates
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Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off
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Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
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Voluntary Worksite Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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Recognition programs
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Employee service recognition events
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Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
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National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations
Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.
“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”
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Job ID 2026-12284
Type FT-Full Time (80hrs/80hr per pay period)
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Shift 1st – Day (8 Hours)
Location : City Ventura
Department 50.8450 OJAI ENGINEERING (PLANT OPS)
Min USD $33.15/Hr.
Max USD $45.88/Hr.
We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer
How this job compares
Set against the 609 open Building Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$33.15–45.88/hr
- California median$46–50/hr83 hourly ranges
- US median$37–44/hr253 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $39.52/hr, is 18% below the California median midpoint ($48/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Building Engineer hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 106 open Building Engineer jobs in California and 609 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- CBRE47 open
- ABM Industries31 open
- Action Property Management5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Building Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (531 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 293 of the 609 open Building Engineer jobs (48%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 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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