Maintenance Operating Engineer

Join Us as a Maintenance Operating Engineer

Location: Oxford, Ohio

Pay: $31–33/hour

Shift Options: 1st shift (7am–3pm or 8am–4pm)

Be part of the team that powers commercial maintenance. PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a skilled Maintenance Operating Engineer to support commercial facility operations in Oxford, Ohio. In this role, you'll help ensure building systems run safely, efficiently, and reliably. If you're experienced in HVAC and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, this is a strong opportunity to grow your career.

Requirements

• HVAC certification; 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Some mandatory overtime
• Nice to have: construction or electrical background, forklift certification, dock and door maintenance, crane/hoist experience

Summary

The Operating Engineer is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment across multiple systems. Candidates should demonstrate technical expertise in at least one core craft area—Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, or Central Utility Plant Operations—while being multi-skilled enough to support additional systems and daily assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and monitor Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire/Life Safety, and Control systems
• Support facility services, preventive maintenance, inventory control, contracted maintenance oversight, and general maintenance tasks
• Clean, inspect, calibrate, and replace parts on HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance
• Record equipment readings and make adjustments as needed
• Follow all policies for safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and ensure tools/instruments are checked periodically
• Evaluate performance and pricing of outside contractors
• Adhere to all safety procedures and proactively address hazards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2–4+ years of experience maintaining and repairing commercial building systems
• Strong ability to analyze and troubleshoot Commercial/Industrial Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC systems
• EPA 608 Type II Certification
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• P.Eng license not required
• Preferred: EPA 608 Universal Certification, Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, or HVAC

Ready to take the next step in your maintenance career? Apply today to join a team that values your technical expertise and keeps facilities running at their best.

Pay Details: $31.00 to $33.00 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply.