Building Engineer M5 Services San Francisco, CA Job Details Full-time $65 - $120 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Paid training Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation CFC Universal Certification In-person customer service Electrical schematic reading and interpretation English Ladder use Electrical systems facility management Company vehicle operation Mechanical drawings Driver's License EPA 608 Technician Certification EPA Universal Certification Electrical maintenance Mobile devices Full Job Description About M5 Services M5 Services is a commercial facilities services company based in Pleasanton, CA. We keep commercial buildings running for property managers, owners, and tenants across the Bay Area and Sacramento through five core services: Building Engineering, Facility Solutions, Special Projects, Janitorial, and Property Assessment. We're a tight, ~25-person team that values people who take ownership, communicate clearly, and take pride in a building that runs right. The Role As a Building Engineer, you are the hands-on technical presence at our clients' properties. You'll operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems that keep commercial buildings safe and comfortable. Some days you're on a preventive maintenance route; other days you're diagnosing a rooftop unit that quit at 2 p.m. on the hottest day of the year. You'll work directly with property managers and tenants, so you're as much a relationship person as a technician. What You'll Do Operate and maintain building systems Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC (package units, split systems, VAV boxes, boilers, chillers, cooling towers), plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, and life-safety equipment Monitor and adjust building automation / energy management systems (BAS/EMS) for comfort and efficiency Inspect and maintain roofs, drains, sump pumps, backflow devices, water heaters, and domestic water systems Troubleshoot and repair Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing failures; determine when a repair is in-house vs. when to escalate to a specialty subcontractor Respond to service calls and after-hours emergencies on a rotating on-call schedule Handle general building repairs: doors, hardware, drywall, ceiling tile, minor carpentry, and tenant improvement punch-list items Document and communicate Log all work, parts, and time in BuildOps (our field service platform) the same day it's completed Communicate status clearly to property managers, tenants, and the M5 office; set expectations and follow through Maintain accurate equipment inventories, PM schedules, and inspection records for each property Support the team Identify repair and improvement opportunities and pass leads to account managers for quoting Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors on-site; verify work is complete and to standard Uphold safety practices (lockout/tagout, PPE, confined space awareness, ladder/lift safety) on every job What You Bring Required 3+ years of commercial building engineering or stationary engineering experience (office, industrial, retail, or medical office) Working knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical (up to 480V), and plumbing systems Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings and equipment schematics EPA Section 608 Universal certification Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record Comfortable using a smartphone/tablet for work orders, photos, and time tracking Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, work on rooftops, and stand/walk for extended periods Strong customer service instincts — you can explain a problem to a property manager in plain English Nice to Have Chief Engineer or Lead Engineer experience BOMI, IUOE, or trade school coursework Experience with BAS platforms (Trane, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, or similar) Backflow tester certification, boiler/unfired pressure vessel experience, or generator/ATS familiarity Familiarity with BuildOps or another field service management platform Bilingual English/Spanish Schedule Monday-Friday, typically 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Rotating on-call for after-hours and weekend emergencies Travel between client properties in the Bay Area and Sacramento region (company vehicle or mileage reimbursement) Compensation and Benefits Hourly pay depending on experience, with overtime eligibility Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, phone, and tools Paid training and certification reimbursement Growth path to Lead / Chief Engineer as our Building Engineering department expands