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Lead Operating Engineer – Commercial Facilities

MalaceHR


Job Location:

Saint Paul, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 October 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 24 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lead Operating Engineer Commercial Facilities

Lead the Building. Own the Systems. Make an Impact.

Were looking for an experienced Lead Operating Engineer who brings strong hands-on technical skills and the confidence to take the lead. This is a great opportunity for a senior-level maintenance professional who knows commercial building systems can troubleshoot complex equipment and can step up to guide contractors and team members.

Youll support two commercial office locations in the St. Paul metro area with the majority of your time at one primary location and one day per week at a neighboring location.

If HVAC electrical plumbing mechanical systems troubleshooting and keeping a building running smoothly are your strengths and youre ready for a role with more leadership responsibility this could be a great fit.

Schedule

MondayThursday 4 days per week 10-hour shifts

Schedule times are flexible with the primary work schedule falling Monday through Thursday.

Employee underground heated parking available onsite.

What Youll Do
  • Lead and oversee contractors to ensure work is completed safely efficiently and with minimal disruption

  • Maintain troubleshoot repair and optimize HVAC plumbing electrical mechanical and building systems

  • Manage work orders and preventative maintenance schedules

  • Diagnose equipment issues identify root causes and implement effective repairs

  • Support installation maintenance and repair of commercial building equipment

  • Train and mentor team members on maintenance safety tools and troubleshooting

  • Maintain strong communication with customers contractors vendors and facility leadership

  • Follow and enforce safety procedures including LOTO JHA hot work and hazardous material requirements

  • Monitor tools parts equipment and operating inventory

  • Help keep building systems reliable safe efficient and operating at peak performance

What Were Looking For
  • 5 years of facilities or maintenance experience

  • Strong hands-on experience with HVAC electrical plumbing and mechanical systems

  • Technical experience troubleshooting and repairing commercial building equipment

  • Ability to diagnose problems and determine effective corrective action

  • Strong computer skills and comfort working with web-based systems

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills

  • Strong safety awareness and understanding of safe work practices

  • Ability to work independently while also leading and supporting others

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various physical positions as needed

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Trade school technical training or equivalent hands-on experience

Leadership Experience Is a Plus

This position has a senior/lead nature so experience supervising technicians contractors vendors or maintenance activities is highly valued. You dont necessarily need to have held a formal supervisor title strong technical experience combined with the ability to lead train communicate and take ownership is what matters.

Preferred Experience
  • Commercial office or facility maintenance

  • Lead Operating Engineer or Lead Maintenance experience

  • CMMS/work order systems

  • Building Management Systems (BMS)

  • Preventative maintenance programs

  • Commercial HVAC systems

  • Electrical and plumbing systems

  • Building codes and safety regulations

  • EPA Universal certification not required but a nice-to-have

Why This Opportunity

This is more than a traditional maintenance position. Youll have the opportunity to use your technical expertise take ownership of building operations work with contractors and help lead a facility team all while working a consistent four-day schedule.

If youre the person others call when equipment isnt working problems need to be solved or the team needs someone to take charge we want to talk to you.