Commercial Engineer (Westside Houston)

Overview

In this role, you will maintain and repair building systems across our Westside Houston properties, supporting safe and reliable operations. You'll work within a small team to handle light HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety tasks, ensuring compliance with city requirements and timely PMs. You will interact with management and tenants professionally, plan work orders, and coordinate with vendors to keep facilities running smoothly. This position offers growth in a values-driven company focused on community impact and career development. A strong focus on troubleshooting and proactive planning will help you shape safer, better-managed buildings.

Compensation / Benefits

• COMPETITIVE PAY
• MEDICAL AND RX
• PAID TIME OFF
• RETIREMENT AND 401K
• SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY

Responsibilities

• Perform light HVAC repairs (filters, alarms, troubleshooting, basic PM)
• Conduct light electrical repairs (receptacles, bulbs, ballasts, switches, circuits)
• Carry out light plumbing repairs (stop leaks, spigots)
• Understand and track city permits and expirations; ensure safety compliance
• Identify and remediate building safety hazards; strong troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Communicate effectively with management and tenants; teamwork and independent work
• Plan daily work via the work order system; maintain PM paperwork and records
• Solicit vendor bids; coordinate scheduling and issue resolution with vendors
• Manage time and paperwork efficiently; complete work orders promptly
• Be available for overtime and weekend work as needed (24-hour readiness)

Key requirements

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, fire protection, access systems
• Ability to perform light repairs in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
• Strong communication with management and tenants
• Ability to work independently and in a team; plan and prioritize work orders
• Good troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Willingness to work overtime and respond 24 hours

• communication
• problem solving
• teamwork
• HVAC basics
• Electrical repairs (receptacles, switches, bulbs, ballasts)
• Plumbing repairs