We are offering a hiring bonus up to $3,500 to new employees hired from this recruitment. The details of the bonus will be discussed at interview and/or offer. Note: The hiring bonus will not be applicable to City and County of Denver employees who are currently employed with the city or who have been separated from the city for fewer than 6 months.
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $34.00-$40.00/hour, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
What You’ll Do
The Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division (FM) is responsible for facility maintenance and management, including preventative maintenance, work order processing and reporting, vendor management and capital planning.
FM works behind the scenes to ensure the city’s departments and agencies can function at their best. The FM Division staff is responsible for providing a full range of building services including plumbing, heating/cooling, electrical, painting, and maintenance of doors, windows, walls, ceilings, and floors, among other services. Through seven teams, FM is responsible for maintaining over 8,000,000 million square feet of buildings and structures in over 140 city owned and leased facilities, sites and structures.
For more information on the Department of General Services, please visit the General Services website at Department of General Services.
The Facilities Management Division within General Services is currently seeking an HVAC Building Engineer to support and assist various facilities across the City and County of Denver. In this role, you will perform full performance level work in the daily operation, maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair for facilities, including utilizing automated control systems to monitor, adjust and control various electrical and mechanical building systems. You will also be responsible for the daily operation of, and periodic preventative maintenance on, a facility's mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, including air handling units, domestic cool and hot water systems, heating and chill water systems, sump and sewage systems, diesel generators, and fire protection, pump and detection systems.
In addition, as an HVAC Building Engineer you will:
Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment and machinery which may include some fabrication
Inspects buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning systems and conditions
Assists with installation and modification of building equipment systems
Oversees or performs repair, testing, and troubleshooting of building equipment systems
Evaluates and recommends equipment and service upgrades
Assists in coordinating maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians for contracted work
Orders parts and supplies as required and maintains stock and inventory control
Maintains records and prepares reports, and estimates materials, labor, and equipment costs
Observes all common safety practices
Performs snow removal duties
About You
What You’ll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
The ability to service multiple facilities across the City and County of Denver
Journeyman HVAC license and Professional experience in troubleshooting and repairing large building HVAC systems in facilities exceeding 100,000 sq. ft. in size
Experience in operating Building Automation Systems (BAS)
Current Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) License
BOMI designation such as Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) or Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT)
IFMA credential such as Facilities Management Profession (FMP) or Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)
LEED Credential
IREM or BOAC designation
Previous professional experience utilizing Automated Work Order systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience in building operations, engineering and equipment and systems maintenance.
Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
Requires either a valid journey certificate of qualification or equivalency as required in trades specialty issued by the City and County of Denver or a valid journey license issued by the State of Colorado by the end of probationary period.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CJ2732 Building Engineer I
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$29.85 - $46.27
Starting Pay
$34.00-$40.00/hour, based on experience and education
Agency
General Services
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Government Administration
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