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Building Engineer

Dedham, MA · On-site

$101.40K - $108.10K/yr

You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped ... The Building Engineer will maintain basic knowledge of structural systems, control systems, code ...

You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped ... The Building Engineer will maintain basic knowledge of structural systems, control systems, code ...

Help Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer ensure property is in compliance with local, state and federal building codes, including OSHA regulations and asbestos operations and maintenance programs. Pro ...

... • Help Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer ensure property is in compliance with local, state and ... building codes, including OSHA regulations and asbestos operations and maintenance programs. • ...

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Building Engineer will have the following responsibilities ... · Help Sr. Engineer or Chief Engineer ensure property is in compliance with local, state and ...

Responsibilities As a Building Engineer with Hines, you will maintain basic operation and ... and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes ...

As a Building Engineer with Hines, you will maintain basic operation and maintenance of all ... and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes ...

Responsibilities As a Building Engineer with Hines, you will maintain basic operation and ... and help ensure compliance with city, state and federal safety and environmental laws, codes ...

As a CBRE Building Engineer supporting a global manufacturing corporation, you will play a critical ... timely repairs, helping to maximize equipment uptime, enhance safety, and drive operational ...

Chief Building Engineer Supervisor - Boston Seaport (Class A Office | Critical Systems | 1st Shift ... help when needed. • Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for ...

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How much do building engineer helper jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for building engineer helper in Boston, MA is $21.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.33 and $22.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Building Engineer Helper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Building Engineer Helper, you need basic knowledge of building systems, mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand and power tools, as well as experience with maintenance management systems, is often required. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and good communication skills help you effectively support engineering staff and respond to facility needs. These skills ensure the safe, efficient operation and upkeep of building facilities, which is critical for occupant comfort and safety.

What are some typical tasks a Building Engineer Helper handles during a workday?

As a Building Engineer Helper, you can expect to assist with routine maintenance and repair tasks, such as changing filters, performing minor plumbing or electrical repairs, and helping monitor building systems. You’ll often work closely with building engineers and technicians, supporting them in troubleshooting issues and ensuring all equipment runs smoothly. The role may require you to respond to service requests, help maintain records, and occasionally handle emergencies. It’s a hands-on position that offers exposure to a variety of building systems, providing valuable experience for those interested in advancing to more technical roles.

What are Building Engineer Helpers?

Building Engineer Helpers assist building engineers and maintenance staff in the operation, repair, and upkeep of building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Their duties often include performing routine maintenance tasks, helping with repairs, and ensuring that safety standards are met throughout the facility. They may also handle basic troubleshooting, monitor equipment, and support preventive maintenance efforts. This role is an entry-level position that provides on-the-job training and can be a stepping stone to more advanced careers in building maintenance or engineering.

What is the difference between Building Engineer Helper vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectBuilding Engineer HelperMaintenance Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentCommercial buildings, facilities managementVarious settings including commercial, industrial, residential
Job DutiesAssists with building systems, basic repairs, maintenance tasksPerforms repairs, inspections, preventive maintenance on equipment
Industry UsageCommonly used in facilities management teamsUsed across maintenance and repair departments

The Building Engineer Helper typically assists with basic building maintenance and system support, working under supervision. Maintenance Technicians perform more advanced repairs and inspections, often requiring certifications. Both roles are essential in building upkeep but differ in skill level and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Building Engineer jobs in Boston, MA? The most popular types of Building Engineer jobs in Boston, MA are:
Infographic showing various Building Engineer Helper job openings in Boston, MA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, 8% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,949 per year, or $21.6 per hour.
Building Engineer

$101.40K - $108.10K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.  Are you ready to be part of  the world's largest humanitarian network?Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

Why Choose Us

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

Where Your Career is a Force for Good!

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Building Engineer for the American Red Cross of Massachusetts. The position is based in Dedham but will include travel throughout the state.

The primary facility in Dedham is regulated by the FDA. It is 148,000 square feet.

Experience working in an FDA-regulated, GPM (Good Manufacturing Practice) facility is highly preferred.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):

Under minimal guidance, the Building Engineer will oversee and conduct maintenance and repair in specific, regulated American Red Cross buildings. Advise in the planning for building systems, electricity, equipment repair, building design and general building maintenance. The Building Engineer will maintain basic knowledge of structural systems, control systems, code issues, and ability to recognize problematic mechanical devices. Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.  

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):   

  • Act as onsite subject matter expert on building engineering. Advise in the planning for building systems, electricity, equipment repair, building design and general building maintenance.

  • Perform a variety of service work in specialized building systems such as mechanical, electrical / electronic, hydraulics, carpentry, or machine servicing. Assist in operations and maintenance issues, troubleshooting and problem solving as required. Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on all HVAC equipment and other related machinery.

  • Ensure all regulatory operations meet the minimum compliance standards. Maintain both the ongoing regulated training to perform assigned regulatory tasks and the relevant role specific training, in compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Enforce organization safety policies, regulations and procedures related to facilities management to ensure they are always followed.  Perform facility safety and fire extinguisher inspections, schedule fire drills, and maintain safety documentation., oversee emergency generator, and create/issue security access cards. Monitor security surveillance system and equipment as needed.

  • Oversee and maintain facility maintenance work-order system to include coordination and timely submission of work orders and provide maintenance dispatch for emergency requests.

  • Provide administration support to include coordination and preventative maintenance schedules, ordering department supplies, record and log maintenance, and coordination and submission of work orders. Maintain accurate operational logs of equipment in building.

  • May receive regulated supplies and oversee bio-waste pick-ups, supplies and destruction manifests.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education:  Bachelor's degree or equivalent trade school certificate required. Current Universal Refrigerant license, OSHA 10 and HVAC certification required. ASHE (i.e. American Society for Healthcare Employees) membership or ability to obtain and maintain preferred.

  • Experience: Minimum 7 years of related experience, preferably within laboratory, hospital setting, SDS or CGMP controlled environments.

  • Current Universal Refrigerant license, OSHA 10 and HVAC certification required. ASHE (i.e. American Society for Healthcare Employees) membership or ability to obtain and maintain preferred.

  • ​Management Experience: N/A

  • Skills & Abilities:

    • Must be able to operate independently, with initiative, and support an assigned area of responsibility, with minimal supervision.

    • Competent in both electrical and plumbing areas of knowledge.

    • Basic working knowledge of emergency power generators.

    • Ability to assess building envelope (roof, structure, etc.)

    • Familiar with NFPA (fire codes), building codes, NEC (electrical codes), PMs and PM management systems Experience with training teams, capital project forecasting and annual budgets.

    • Prior experience performing relationship management with vendors, partners, suppliers.

    • Able to read and understand MEP and wiring (mechanical electrical plumbing) diagrams.

    • Ability to work on a team.

  • Travel: Will involve some travel. A current, valid driver's license is required.

*Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).

Pay Information:

The salary range for this position is (Massachusetts):  $101,400 - $108,096.

Note that the American Red Cross sets salary ranges aligned to a specific geographic location in which the work is performed. The stated salary range in this posting is an average. The specific salary information will be shared at the time of phone screening based upon your location and qualifications.

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

·         Medical, Dental Vision plans

·         Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

·         PTO:  Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

·         Holidays:  11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

·         401K with up to 6% match

·         Paid Family Leave

·         Employee Assistance Program

·         Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

·         Service Awards and recognition

Apply now!  Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good!

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.
 

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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