Assistant Building Engineer - Santa Clara, CA

Genesis10
United States, California, Santa Clara
Sep 03, 2025
New Journey, a Genesis10 company, is looking for an Assistant Building Engineer for a full time position with our client. Compensation: $43.00 - $46.00 per hour Multiple shift/day options: Candidate will work either schedule: Tues - Sat Sun - Thurs Candidate will be on either shift: 1st shift - 7am-4pm (10% shift differential on the weekend day worked) 2nd shift (3pm-12am) (15% shift differential for 2nd shift) 3rd shift (11pm - 8am) (15% shift differential for 3rd shift) Candidate needs to be flexible on shift options 5% annual bonus which is dependent on their performance review. Looking for an Assistant Building Engineer who will play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building systems in our clients corporate headquarters. You will be responsible for ensuring that systems operate efficiently and safely, with an emphasis on HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire life safety systems. This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical aptitude, collaboration, and a proactive approach to maintaining critical infrastructure. Job Responsibilities: Monitor, maintain, and repair operations of building systems including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, structural, and fire/life safety systems. Support building operations in rack labs and thermal chamber labs Maintain and troubleshoot: Refrigeration systems Rooftop units Generators, UPS, and transfer switches Wet and dry sprinkler systems FM200/NOVEC systems Fire alarm control panels Ensure that building systems function within design parameters. Perform emergency repairs as needed. Perform inspections and preventive maintenance using CMMS (work order management system) Maintain compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and company safety policies Follow protocols for hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal Provide occasional coaching or mentorship to team members and share expertise Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external service providers who do programming Respond to on-call emergencies and system alerts with urgency and professionalism Required Qualifications: High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 2+ years of job-related experience EPA Universal CFC/608 Certification preferred Understanding of Building Automation Systems, can speak to controls programming Experience with building electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems Experience with water cooling, refrigeration, and clean dry air systems Working knowledge of fire life safety systems, UPS, transfer switches, and critical infrastructure Proficient in the use of CMMS systems to manage work orders and maintenance logs Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong communication and collaboration skills Strong organizational skills and an inquisitive, proactive mindset Must be available for after-hours emergencies and rotating on-call duty Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk for extended periods and navigate large facilities on foot throughout the workday. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds as part of regular engineering activities. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! About New Journey/Genesis10: New Journey, a Genesis10 company, is a leader in staffing, providing opportunities in light industrial, finance/accounting, financial services, human resources, data, administrative, autonomous vehicles, business operations, and legal, amongst others. These opportunities provide professional growth with direct-hire, contract, & contract-to-hire roles at Fortune 1000 and mid-market companies. Our team of experienced recruiters can help you find the ideal job to help you build your career. We care about people. We care about you. To learn more and to view all of our available career opportunities, please find us by searching www.g10-newjourney.com New Journey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.