Building Engineer

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Building Engineer within our Outpatient Medical portfolio, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing the value of our healthcare properties. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the optimal functionality, safety, and appearance of our outpatient medical facilities. We're seeking a skilled and dedicated individual who is passionate about property maintenance and thrives in a dynamic, high-performance environment. This role will be accountable for a portfolio of assets in the Maryland area. Welltower offers a competitive wage, annual cash bonus, mileage reimbursement, and much more!

At Welltower, GRIT defines us: passion, perseverance, and purpose driving our never-ending pursuit of improvement.  

• Go-Getter: Relentlessly self-driven, we tackle challenges head-on, setting ambitious goals and achieving them. 
• Rigor: Embracing high standards and challenging work, we strive for solutions that elevate our potential. 
• Integrity: With an ownership mindset, we prioritize long-term wins and unwavering accountability. 
• Teamwork: We champion collective efforts and shared vision to achieve our goals and exceed expectations. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and assist other associates in the maintenance, repair, operation and general upkeep at assigned properties.
• Responds to tenant requests regarding lighting, plumbing and other building problems.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on building systems and components, including physical structures, plumbing, door hardware, electrical and mechanical.
• Performs minor service, troubleshooting and repair of building systems.
• Works with sub-contractors and vendors as needed.
• Assist other company departments as requested.
• Participate in all workplace safety training and complies with all Welltower safety policies and procedures and utilizes all safety equipment as required. Identifies and immediately mitigates any unsafe conditions/hazards and develops recommendations on how to remove/safeguard the hazard.
• Assist in responding to after-hours calls and emergency situations and performing tasks necessary for the well-being and protection of the property and tenants.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Travel Requirements related to essential functions (frequency, distance, purpose).
  • Driving to different site locations and to acquire parts and supplies as needed.
• Machines, tools, equipment and electronic devices required in this job, explaining the purpose of each and the percentage of time used.
  • Hand tools, including hand held power tools, used in the repair and maintenance of building components and systems. Use of hand-held device for use of the work order system. Associates can expect to use these tools 60 % of the time
• Adverse working conditions that an associate in this job would be regularly (80% or more of work time) exposed to in the normal course of the job (extreme noise, weather, hazards, fumes, etc.)
  • Works inside and outside buildings.  Works in various weather conditions, with electricity, rotating equipment, heights, various maintenance chemicals, i.e. paints, adhesives, solvents and water treatment chemicals.
• Physical effort required in performing daily duties, e.g. heavy lifting, bending, climbing, etc.
  • Ability and willingness to climb ladders and scaffolds. Ability to repeatedly lift and carry heavy loads, (up to 50 lbs.) Ability to squat and/or bend.  Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Previous experience in building maintenance preferred.

Education:  High School education or GED required.  Valid driver’s license.   Meets company MV operator criteria.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

HVAC Certification a plus.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

ABOUT WELLTOWER

Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet