Commercial Building Engineer

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Denver Branch is seeking an experienced Commercial Building Engineer/Senior Facilities Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of building systems. You will troubleshoot and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BAS, and life-safety systems while delivering high-quality service to occupants.

The role involves preventive maintenance, routine monitoring, responding to alarms, and coordinating with vendors to keep the facility compliant with codes and

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot major building systems including HVAC, chillers, boilers, BAS, electrical distribution, lighting, plumbing, fire/life-safety, access control, and power systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and log equipment readings and work orders.
• Respond to building emergencies, alarms, and system abnormalities; diagnose problems and take corrective action to protect people and equipment.
• Provide professional customer service to building occupants and internal customers; coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance.

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City We are the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Denver Branch - public servants with a mission to advance the nation's monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. As part of the nation's central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Tenth District, which covers the seven states of the U.S. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow. At the KC Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Commercial Building Engineer/Senior Facilities Technician to join our facilities team. The Senior technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, technically skilled professional who takes pride in maintaining a high performing facility and providing excellent customer service. This position requires strong knowledge of commercial building systems, the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment, and the judgment to respond effectively to both routine maintenance needs and emergency situations.

The Facilities Technician will work closely with Facilities Management, building occupants, vendors, contractors, and other departments to ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and organizational standards.

Key Activities

• Building Systems & Equipment
  • Operate, monitor,maintain, and troubleshoot major building systems, including:
  • HVAC systems
  • Chillers, cooling tower, pumps, and air-handling systems
  • Shred Removal System
  • Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • Electrical distribution and emergency power systems
  • Lighting and controls
  • Plumbing and domestic water systems
  • Fire/life-safety systems
  • Access control and other facility-related systems
  • Monitor building operating conditions and respond to equipment alarms and system abnormalities
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenancein accordance with established procedures and schedules
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, and HVAC problems and determine appropriate corrective action
  • Maintain accurate equipment readings, logs, maintenance records, and work orders
  • Identify developing equipment problems and proactively recommend repairs or improvements before failures occur
• Preventive Maintenance & Reliability
  • Complete assigned preventive maintenance activities safely, accurately, and on schedule.
  • Inspect equipment and identify deficiencies, safety concerns, and potential failures.
  • Coordinate with contractors and service providers for specialized maintenance and repairs.
  • Verify completed work and ensure equipment is returned to proper operating condition.
• Customer Service
  • Provide professional and responsive service to building occupants and internal customers.
  • Respond to maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner.
  • Communicate clearly with customers regarding building issues, expected timelines, and completed work.
• Emergency Response
  • Respond to building emergencies, equipment failures, alarms, power outages, water leaks, HVAC failures, and other facility-related incidents.
  • Troubleshoot problems under time-sensitive conditions and take appropriate action to protect people, equipment, and the facility.
• Additional Duties:
  • Assists other staff and/or works with other technicians in installing, operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment and components of the following systems:
  • Work with contractors and vendors to coordinate