Building Engineer I

Building Engineer I Job Category: FACILITY MAINTENANCE Requisition Number: BUILD011066 Posting Details Posted: December 4, 2025 Full-Time On-site Rate: $36 USD per hour LocationsShowing 1 location Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA, USA +1 more locations Job Details Description Compensation Range: $36.00 - $42.00 /Hour Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following: Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility Substance Abuse Screening Physical Exam (if applicable) Pass background check - REQUIRED Obtain badging by LAWA - REQUIRED Possess a valid driver's license - REQUIRED Culture Index - To better assess your fit for the job, please take 5-10 minutes and complete a Culture Index™ Survey (LINK). About Hensel Phelps: At Hensel Phelps, we bring our clients’ vision to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property. Our expert development, construction and facility services teams ensure that every project meets our clients’ goals and objectives. Over our 84-year history, Hensel Phelps has evolved from a bid-build general contractor to a full-service building provider. Our organization is comprised of three lines of business – development, construction, and facility services. These groups work as a cohesive team, sharing ideas and knowledge from each discipline to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Our capabilities span from concept through the long-term facilities management of projects, which means that our focus is on the complete life cycle of each project we build. Hensel Phelps Facility Services Group is uniquely qualified with decades of facility experience. The Facility Services Group specializes in facility solutions, building systems integration, specialized construction, and facility management. Our team provides best-in-class operational solutions with technical knowledge and subject matter experts of building systems, envelopes, campus, and client operations. Position Description: The Building Engineer will be responsible for the timely completion of necessary maintenance activities and the management of the maintenance team. Position Qualifications: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). 1+ years’ experience in commercial or industrial environment with increasing responsibility for managing daily building operations. General mechanical and carpentry skills. Experience with HVAC system maintenance. Knowledge of safety procedures and equipment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills such as internet, email, electronic manual, etc. Ab Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Thorough understanding of air conditioning and control systems. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and life safety monitoring and control systems. Management/supervisory experience. Ability to read blueprints/CAD drawings. Prior work experience in a commercial setting. Essential Duties: Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on facility equipment and mechanical and building systems, including electrical, HVAC, boilers, pumps, motors, valves and chilled water/heating hot water distribution systems including chillers and cooling towers, filter changes, belt changes, equipment cleaning and equipment painting. Assist with ancillary building systems necessary to keep systems operating at peak performance with minimal downtime. Perform routine maintenance tasks including inspection of buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions. Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend upgrades to ensure building is compliant and up-to code. Order parts and supplies for maintenance repairs. Monitor and respond to service requests in work order management system. Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and maintain positive and professional working relationship with internal and external clients through timely and professional communication. Physical Work Classification & Demands: Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity. Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite. Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office and field administration. Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements. Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights. Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch. Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist. Reaching – Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time. Grasping – Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly. Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures. Frequently exposed to noisy environment and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Benefits: Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our fulltime employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Based on position location, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment). Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #LI-RK1 #LosAngelesCA #California #BuildingEngineer #CommercialBuildingEngineer #HVAC #AirConditioning #Electrical #Carpenter #LifeSafetySystems #RefridgerationCertification #Plumbing #Boiler #Carpentry #SafetySystems