Facilities Engineer

South Metro Fire Rescue•Centennial, CO

11d•$72,194 - $95,691•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Facilities Engineer is to ensure SMFR maintains safe and operational facilities and equipment by performing general repair, maintenance and inspections. This position performs work in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, landscaping and other building maintenance and equipment repair. The Facilities Engineer performs inspections, diagnoses problems, and repairs or coordinates repairs with outside contractors. Two levels of this position exist: Facilities Engineer II (General Level) performs general facilities maintenance and repair work involving building systems, equipment, and infrastructure, including routine and preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, landscaping, carpentry, and building systems under general supervision. Facilities Engineer I (Journey Level) performs the full range of journey-level facilities maintenance work, independently diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex building systems and equipment, exercising independent judgment in prioritizing work, identifying root causes, and determining appropriate corrective actions, including advanced maintenance and repair tasks, coordinating with outside contractors, and serving as a technical resource.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of three (3) years of general building maintenance/mechanical repair experience (for Facilities Engineer II).
Minimum of four (4) years of building maintenance/mechanical repair experience to include three (2) years of experience in a specific building trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) at the journeyman level (for Facilities Engineer I).
Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Must obtain CPR certification within one (1) year of hire.
Knowledge of building/equipment mechanics, repair, and maintenance.
Advanced knowledge of building/equipment mechanics, repair, and maintenance to include specific Journey level knowledge in at least one building trade (Required for Facilities Engineer I).
Skill in communicating and interacting with a broad range of people to effectively accomplish assigned tasks or projects.
Skill in mathematics as is necessary to conduct maintenance and repairs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with SMFR employees, the public and outside contractors.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to issue clear, concise verbal and/or written instructions to other employees.
Ability to work from schematics, drawings, blueprints, sketches, manuals, or verbal directions.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of building control systems and equipment.
Ability to use and maintain a variety of hand and shop tools and shop equipment.
Ability to use and operate a computerized records management system and office automation equipment to maintain records, parts, and inventory.
Ability to safely drive to and from District facilities.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines in stressful or difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

Skilled Trades School Electrical, Plumbing or HVAC Certification is preferred (for Facilities Engineer II).
Advanced coursework in a building or maintenance trade equivalent to an Associate degree is preferred (for Facilities Engineer I).
Must possess and maintain at least one of the following licenses (for Facilities Engineer I): Colorado Journeyman Level Electrician’s License, Colorado Journeyman Level Plumber’s License, HVACR Technician Certification including EPA Section 608 Certification.
May be required to supply own hand tools.

Responsibilities

Performs or schedules emergency and routine repairs and preventative maintenance on all facility systems and equipment including HVAC systems, electrical systems, power generators, exhaust systems, gas powered and electrical landscaping equipment, irrigation systems, kitchen and laundry appliances, bay door operations systems and building structures including roofs, gutters, doors, drywall, and painting.
Performs maintenance and repair work on a variety of buildings, including fire stations, administrative offices, training facilities, and other owned and leased District facilities.
Receives and evaluates repair requests from line and staff personnel to determine if repairs should be performed in-house or through a contracted repair service. Oversees and inspects the work of contractors and outside vendors.
Documents repair request completion to include time requirements, repair/parts costs, and notification of completion to reporting parties.
Maintains detailed records for all facilities including repair records, preventative maintenance schedules and cost of repair.
Maintains an inventory of commonly used repair parts in a clean and orderly parts room.
Serves on committees related to equipment and facilities.
Assists with developing specifications for new equipment and orders replacement parts and equipment as needed.
Carries cell phone as required for on-call emergency maintenance and repairs.
Attends conferences, seminars, and classes to keep abreast of emerging building systems and technologies.
Performs other related maintenance and repair tasks as assigned.