Experienced Building Engineer – Day Shift (On‑Call)

Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association in Denver is seeking a Building Engineer to perform skilled preventive maintenance, monitor building systems, and supervise vendor work. The role focuses on facilities operations, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, with responsibility for safety and efficiency.

Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with on‑site requirements and on‑call duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of related maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with blueprints and work orders.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, emergency diagnosis, and repairs to building systems, equipment, structures, and grounds
• Maintains and repairs motors, fans, pumps, and other mechanical equipment
• Repairs and constructs walls and partitions; installs, replaces, and repairs doors; paints and/or stains cabinets, woodwork, fixtures, and equipment; installs ceilings and carpet
• Maintains and repairs plumbing, replaces broken fixtures, fixes leaks and cleans stopped drains
• Maintains and repairs light fixtures, ballasts, wiring, breaker boxes, electrical switches and outlets
• Maintains and repairs elements of heating and air‑condition systems
• Monitors and controls various building operating systems via computer systems
• Maintains operational knowledge and understanding of life safety and fire protection systems and controls
• Maintains an energy management program to ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner
• Performs seasonal cleaning duties, including snow removal, landscaping, and sprinkler maintenance
• Assists with fleet vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Occasional work includes electrical, pipefitting, welding, and sheet‑metal
• Monitors preventative maintenance and renovation work performed by contractors
• Maintains accurate and complete information on all work orders
• Professionally and courteously responds to employee/customer inquiries to resolve building maintenance concerns in a timely manner
• Acts with an appropriate sense of urgency and accountability
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance in the workplace
• Performs duties as on‑call engineer based on rotating schedule
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems knowledge

Building construction

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Computer work order systems

Job description

Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association in Denver is seeking a Building Engineer to perform skilled preventive maintenance, monitor building systems, and supervise vendor work. The role focuses on facilities operations, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety systems, with responsibility for safety and efficiency.

Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with on‑site requirements and on‑call duties.