Building Engineer

Job Closes: 1/25/2026

GENERAL SUMMARY

Oversees the maintenance of facilities which includes facilities operations, maintenance, and repairs, including HVAC; facilities construction/renovation and major maintenance, custodial, landscaping, and other maintenance services for River Authority-owned facilities.

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Oversees the maintenance of facilities, including electric, plumbing, fire safety, security, HVAC, painting, and carpentry tasks. 
• Meets with contractors to coordinate building repairs and maintenance projects.
• Manages fire safety and security alarm equipment, including testing, repair, and scheduled maintenance.
• Perform all plumbing, electrical, or HVAC repairs required of SARA facilities which includes maintenance of heating equipment, chillers, DX units, pumps, fan coil units, VAV, and air distribution systems, with or without assistance. 
• Repair doors, ceilings, hand railings, floors, and other general repairs, adjustments, and installations about the property.
• Perform F/L/S preventative maintenance on equipment throughout SARA facilities. 
• Perform preventive maintenance duties at various locations in accordance with River Authority standards, building protocol, manufacturer recommendations, and industry best practices. 
• Identify potential facility issues and report findings to the Facilities foreman.
• Travel to multiple locations as needed for facility maintenance and other assignments. 
• Review assigned work orders and estimate the time and materials needed to complete repairs. Update all work orders in the automated system and complete all tasks within the required SLA.
• Utilization of Outlook calendar to plan for upcoming projects and coordinate sanitation and ordering of supplies to support projects and events.  
• Supports janitorial services when needed.
• Required to be on the "On-call" rotation schedule and be able to respond to on-call request within one hour. 

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• This position does not directly supervise any employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• A High School diploma or G.E.D equivalency and three (4) years of progressively responsible experience in custodial work and maintenance; care of commercial buildings including HVAC diagnosis and repair; or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Required to obtain EPA Universal Certification and Electrical Maintenance Technician license after probationary period. 

 ☒ Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

• Workplace safety best practices
• Sanitizing procedures
• Security and fire systems
• Painting, carpentry, and general maintenance
• HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Safe lifting procedures
• Current office practices and equipment, including applicable software.
• Microsoft Office Suite

Skills and Abilities:

• Interpret blueprints, floorplans, and schematics.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Customer Service
• Experienced in closing out work orders through maintenance management system and proficient in using digital tools and work iPads to complete assigned work ordered. 
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)

Physical Effort Requirements

Work Environment

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Satisfactory: Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.     Occasional outside work. 

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Disagreeable: Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.     Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.

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Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued

Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)

Work Environment Locations

Work Locations:  Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be in the following types of environments:

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Office or similar indoor environment

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Outdoor environment

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Construction site

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Confined space

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Vehicle

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WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS continued

Exposures: (select one frequency choice for each exposure listed:)

Exposures

Exposures: Indicate how often the work requires the employee to be exposed to the following environmental exposures.

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Communicable diseases

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Moving mechanical parts

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Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

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San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.