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Building Maintenance Engineer

AA2IT
Princeton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

Title: Chief Building Engineer (Data Center Manager)
Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm, but may have some additional hours outside of regular hours to assist

Overview of Work Environment/Client Nuances:
Candidate will be working in a 180,000 sq. ft data center, 7.5 mega watts
This is a client facing role

Team Overview:
Candidate may have people reporting to them.

Resource's typical working day:
Check in daily with on site teams
Reviewing BMS alarms and logs
Daily walkthroughs and solutioning for problems
Working with client to give updates on activities that happen

Licenses/Certifications:
EPA 608 or Universal license not required but highly preferred
Any Safety or OSHA certifications highly preferred

Must Have Skills:
Heavy data center experience
Experience in critical environment
Experience in EOPs, MOPs, and SOPs
Electrical experience
Mechanical experience
Project work
- Ability to document project completion
Managing teams of 5 or more people

Nice to have skills:
Heavy electrical experience
Heavy mechanical experience
Heavy project experience

Soft Skills:
Good verbal and written communication skills
High level of professionalism

Years of Experience:
5 years

Education
h.s. diploma or GED, Trade School highly preferred

Software skills:
Microsoft Office Suite

Interview Process:
Parking notes:

1st round virtual (Teams) 2nd round virtual if needed

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5 years experience managing, building teams and successfully maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment in a Data Center environment.
  • 5 years experience managing mechanical and electrical project work in a data center environment.
  • 3 years managing a team of 5 or more employees.
  • Experience completing and documenting data center installation standards and project tracking/management.
  • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex project documents, blueprints and facilities plans.
  • Knowledge of all applicable rules, laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances in performing data/communications and MEP projects.
  • Experience with cost estimation and cost tracking of data center installations.
  • Experience processing and tracking of purchase order requests and invoice tracking.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools: Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred but not required

  • Bachelors Degree
  • CFC Universal license
  • EPA Certification
  • Any Critical Facilities license
  • Any Safety or OSHA Certification or Licensure
  • Master or Journeyman Electrician License

About the Role:
As a Chief Building Engineer, you will perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repairs of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.
This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.
What You’ll Do:
Follow all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Lead operations, assign work orders, and provide technical and procedural training of coworkers and subcontractors. Arranges for subcontractors as needed.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00 - $68.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Princeton, NJ 08540 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60 - $68

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