Lead Operating Engineer – Commercial Facilities
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Job Summary
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.