Building Engineer
Oxford Companies
Software Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Dec 2, 2025
What does a career at Oxford mean?
A career at Oxford means becoming a part of a diverse group of remarkable professionals that work hard and play hard. We hire the best, train like crazy, and take care of our people like family. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas.
Ready to make a change and join a dynamic team of dedicated and experienced professionals?
What we’re looking for:
Oxford Property Management is currently seeking a detail oriented team player to fill our Building Engineer position. This position will work on our Commercial Maintenance & Repair team.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Qualified Candidates Must Have:
A career at Oxford means becoming a part of a diverse group of remarkable professionals that work hard and play hard. We hire the best, train like crazy, and take care of our people like family. Our work style is collaborative, open, and welcoming of new ideas.
Ready to make a change and join a dynamic team of dedicated and experienced professionals?
What we’re looking for:
Oxford Property Management is currently seeking a detail oriented team player to fill our Building Engineer position. This position will work on our Commercial Maintenance & Repair team.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Respond to service orders as requested by tenants or office in a timely manner, including after-hours calls while on-call. Promptly record detailed, professional, and accurate notes on work orders.
- Complete routine repairs to lighting, plumbing fixtures, walls, furniture, appliances, doors, and locks.
- Ensure building grounds are compliant with city, state, and federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standard, and regulations, as well as presentable and identifying/resolving any plant and/or irrigation related matters.
- Maintain working knowledge of building controls to include: electrical, plumbing, mechanical, BAS, building access, security, fire and elevators
- Inspect new installation for compliance with building codes and safety regulations
- Perform basic repairs including but not limited to carpentry repairs, floor repairs, plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, mechanical repairs.
- Troubleshoot, evaluate and make recommendations to upgrade maintenance operations and/or implement savings opportunities.
- Maintain all fire life safety systems, and ensure all emergency lights are operational.
- Ensure all exterior lighting is programmed per seasonal needs.
- Resolve building leaks and repair any water damage.
Qualified Candidates Must Have:
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1-3 years related experience, or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of electrical, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical control devices.
- Knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools.
- Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to instructions.
- Familiarity with fire/life safety equipment/procedures, including Fire Pump Operation, Elevator Safety, and Emergency Back-Up Generator’s operation.
- Ability to understand, follow and transmit written or verbal instructions.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills; ability to correspond in a professional, businesslike manner.
- Ability to use smart phone and/or tablet for work orders, email, etc.
- Must have valid driver license. Company vehicle will be provided.
What we offer:
Oxford offers a competitive base salary and generous bonus structure. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive health care coverage, including dental and vision as well as life and long term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, Employee Share Program, paid parking, and on-site gym access.