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Building Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
20 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
17 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Duties and responsibilities
- Operate and monitor HVAC systems including chillers cooling towers air handling units VAV boxes and building automation systems (BAS)
- Perform preventive maintenance on boilers heat exchangers pumps compressors and fan systems per equipment manufacturer and ASHRAE standards
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions: diagnose root cause repair or coordinate repairs and document work in the CMMS
- Maintain calibrate and repair building automation system controllers sensors and pneumatic or DDC controls
- Monitor and adjust building energy performance: track BTUs kWh and demand charges; identify and implement efficiency improvements
- Respond to tenant comfort complaints: investigate zone temperature or air quality issues and adjust systems or dispatch maintenance as needed
- Inspect and test fire suppression emergency generator and life safety systems per AHJ requirements and building code
- Maintain boiler water chemistry: test treat and document water conditions to prevent scale corrosion and Legionella risk in cooling towers
- Coordinate and oversee outside contractors for equipment repairs inspections and code compliance work
- Maintain accurate equipment logs maintenance records and work order documentation in the buildings CMMS platform
