Building Engineer

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Additional benefits

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD) is seeking a skilled Building Engineer to support the Arizona State Hospital facilities, ensuring day-to-day maintenance and operation of all building systems. You will manage work orders, coordinate with vendors, and perform corrective and preventative maintenance to maximize equipment life.

Candidates must have hands-on experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, EMS, and HVAC/Stationary systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA and codes.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, and repairs building systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on M/E/P systems.
• Use CMMS for work orders, parts orders, and data.
• Interact with customers and contractors to ensure timely completion.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and longevity.

Skills

Estimating time & materials

HVAC

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Ladder diagrams

Diagnostics

Refrigeration

Communication

Record-keeping

Adaptability

Pressure handling

Tools

CMMS

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

Building Engineer

Job Location

General Services Division (GSD) 501 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

Posting Details

• Salary: Up to $54,080
• 5% shift differential for evening hours
• Shift: Wednesday to Saturday - Wed-Sat. 1:30-12:00
• Grade: 19
• Open Until Business Needs Are Met

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD) is seeking a skilled and proactive Building Engineer to join our team, specifically supporting the Arizona State Hospital (ASH) facilities. This critical role is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of all building systems and equipment within ASH Hospital. The Building Engineer will be the primary point of contact for service calls, ensuring all maintenance and repair requests are handled as efficiently as possible. Key responsibilities include coordinating and completing all work requests, assigning priorities, and delegating tasks to external vendors when necessary, followed by thorough follow-up to guarantee completion. A significant component of the role involves performing corrective and preventative maintenance to maximize the life expectancy of essential equipment. Successful candidates must have a comprehensive, hands‑on understanding of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, general maintenance, and HVAC systems. Due to the nature of a hospital environment, this position requires availability to work some weekends and holidays, and to assist with after‑hours work as needed.

Job Duties

• Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, modifies and repairs building systems - such as but not limited to plumbing systems, electrical systems, overhead doors & gates, fire alarm systems, fire sprinklers, interior & exterior, doors, carpet & tile flooring, drywall & painting, ceiling tiles, lights, emergency systems, door hardware, and elevators
• Performs periodic general preventative maintenance on the mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, which involves normal lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, replacement of consumable parts (such as filters, indicator lights), and periodic testing of the equipment
• Utilize computerized maintenance management system for work orders, parts orders, updates, and completion data. Able to work day/night shift and weekends to support 24x7 operation
• Must be able to work in a team environment and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Interact with customers from beginning to completion of each work order. Interacts with contractors to schedule, assist, and ensure on-time completion of contracted projects
• Explore and seek out any opportunities for improving equipment performance and longevity.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• Electrical, mechanical, EMS, and HVAC/Stationary Engineering systems, Plumbing, drains, supply water systems
• OSHA, local & State and Federal codes
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams
• Current construction principles, methods, and techniques
• Good understanding of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) systems and how to use them

Skills in:

• Estimating time and material requirements for work projects. This includes cost analysis of repairing existing equipment versus replacement with new equipment
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of all HVAC systems and assignments common to the trade
• Effective customer service and communication skills
• Understanding and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams

Ability to:

• Diagnose problems/malfunctions in a wide variety of systems and equipment
• Inspect, service, repair, and install a wide variety of refrigeration equipment, flooring, roofing, ceiling, fire alarm, electrical switches, and misc building items
• Effective oral and written communications
• Maintain records/prepare reports
• Be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Work under pressure

Selective Preference(s)

• Five years previous building operations engineering experience, with emphasis in one or more of the following: electrical, plumbing, mechanical or HVAC

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Certification for refrigerant recovery (EPA Universal Certification)
• Valid Arizona driver's license
• Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 26 weeks of employment

Contact Us

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at [e-mail] for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer

Advertised:

07 Oct 2026 US Mountain Standard Time