Chief Building Engineer (Commercial Facility Maintenance)

Job Description

Chief Building Engineer (Temp-to-Perm)

Location: Tuskegee, AL

Schedule: Monday–Friday, First Shift

Pay: 40.68/hr

Must have Commercial experience and EPA Universal to qualify.

Lead the systems. Empower the team. Keep the campus running like a well-oiled machine.

We're on the hunt for a hands-on, take-charge Chief Building Engineer ready to step into a key leadership role at a well-established campus in Tuskegee. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity where your experience, technical know-how, and team leadership will make a lasting impact.

If you’re the kind of person who knows their way around chillers, boilers, pumps, and panels—and you don’t just solve problems, you prevent them—this might be your perfect next move.What You’ll Be Owning:

Running the show when it comes to all building systems—HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical

Leading and mentoring the engineering team to operate at peak performance

Overseeing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response

Keeping logs, reports, tools, and supplies well-managed and up to date

Making sure contractors deliver and safety stays priority #1

Supporting property management with smart, technical solutions

Jumping into after-hours situations when needed and guiding team responses

Managing purchase orders, inventory, and vendor coordination like a proWhat You Bring:

7+ years of experience in building engineering, ideally as a Chief Engineer or Assistant Chief

A natural leader who knows how to get the best out of people

Solid training—whether from a trade school, military background, union program, or college

EPA Universal Certification (a must)

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Ability to handle physical work: lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, getting the job done

Sharp communication skills and a customer-first mindsetWhy You’ll Love It:

This isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to take ownership, lead a team, and keep a critical facility running at its best. You’ll be the go-to expert on campus, solving challenges, improving operations, and making a real difference every single day.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Let’s talk. This is your shot to lead with confidence and grow into a long-term role with a company that values expertise and initiative.

Pay Details: 40.68 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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Company Description

Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.

PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.

We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.

Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.

Full-time