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Lead Operating Engineer

Waltham, MA, US💼 Full-time💰 $100,000–$108,000🗓 2026-09-28

Core

Leads operation, inspection, and maintenance of mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in commercial buildings.

Role type

Lead Operating Engineer (Facilities Management)

Builds

Operational reliability of building infrastructure for commercial real estate clients

Domain

Commercial Real Estate / Building Operations

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

HVAC systems maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, plumbing repair, preventative maintenance program implementation, CMMS management, DDC and pneumatic controls troubleshooting, leadership/supervisory experience, EPA Universal CFC certification

Preferred skills

Trade school education, union training, military service, college education, Microsoft Office proficiency

Technologies

CMMS, DDC controls, pneumatic controls, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)

Responsibilities

Complete assigned tasks including painting, pressure washing, lighting maintenance, plumbing, HVAC, water treatment, and locksmith work; Assist in supervising and implementing the preventative maintenance program; Maintain work order system (CMMS) daily and complete tenant service requests; Assist in providing training and supervision to the Engineering team; Support on-call or emergency response situations; Troubleshoot all building systems including electrical, DDC, and pneumatic controls; Comply with all safety procedures.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties

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