Building Engineer

Spokane Public Facilities District•Spokane, WA

16d•$28 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all HVAC equipment, plumbing, fire alarm systems, emergency power, electrical systems and other specialized equipment and systems. Duties are varied and require analyzing facts to determine the proper course of action within the limits of standard procedure. Duties are performed without supervision with unusual cases referred to the supervisor. Supervises the activities of employees performing lower-level work of a similar nature. Reports to the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in facilities maintenance to include operating and maintaining large HVAC equipment and general building maintenance.
Successful completion of a two-year community college or trade school program in HVAC and boiler maintenance will substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
Skilled in the use and care of the tools and equipment of the trade.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

A Third-Class Boiler Operator's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates, inspects, maintains, and makes adjustments to all building operating systems.
Repairs and maintains physical structures.
Obtains bids for additional maintenance, negotiates contracts, and ensures adherence to specifications.
Operates and maintains refrigeration compressors and condensers in preparing ice for the Arena floor.
Operates a Zamboni or similar machine and other ice making equipment as needed.
Performs periodic inspections of machinery and equipment, diagnoses trouble, directs or effects repair, and checks work performed.
Analyzes energy usage to determine ways to reduce energy consumption and suggests equipment usages or changes that may facilitate reduced energy consumption.
Keeps records of maintenance and a file of Material Safety Data Sheets.
Assists in set-up/teardown of facility electrical needs for events, conventions, trade and consumer shows, construction, etc.
May assist in snow and ice removal, as necessary.
May be required to work on a shift basis or work long or unusual hours.
Promotes both internal and external guest services, including fellow employees, contract service providers, event planners and event attendees.
Performs related work as assigned.