Facilities Engineer

Westerra Credit Union

Denver, Northern (CO, KY)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 48,000

Full time

5 days ago

Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

EAP

Home office stipend

401(k) match

Job summary

Westerra Credit Union is seeking a regular full-time Building Engineer to lead and support operation, inspection, and maintenance of building systems across the Denver Metro area. You will respond to tickets, implement preventative maintenance, and become the subject matter expert on facility operations.

The role requires 4+ years in building maintenance, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

4+ years in building engineering and maintenance in office/retail setting.
Experience with HVAC, building automation systems, plumbing, elevators, fire and life safety equipment.
Ability to read mechanical/electrical blueprints and schematics.
Valid Colorado driver's license and ability to travel between Denver Metro locations.

Responsibilities

Respond to engineering tickets at HQ and sites; lead preventative maintenance program.
Operate and maintain building systems; lead improvements and safety procedures.
Monitor mechanical equipment for safety and comfort; troubleshoot issues with vendors.
Inspect facilities for safety/regulatory compliance and coordinate with Real Estate.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Learning on the job

Team collaboration

Ownership

Tools

Building plans

Blueprints/Schematics

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full-Time Professional Denver, CO, US

Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Why Westerra?

Here at Westerra Credit Union, every employee counts. Our teams are composed of high-performing individuals committed to being HONORABLE, INVENTIVE, and CURIOUS, which makes them GREAT! Our team members show up every day authentically being themselves and our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) focus is a critical pillar of our organization. We want you to feel comfortable being YOU.

All of our team members are working towards the same purpose - to teach one another to prosper. We strive to be a modern financial community where we all truly belong, both in the eyes of our employees and the members that we serve. We can't wait to see how you will contribute to this purpose, positively and intentionally, by impacting our members’ lives through personal attention, financial education,community engagement and much more. This is true regardless of your role, as we are all member-facing. Founded by schoolteachers in 1934, we are a learning organization at our core and embed a growth mindset in our employees so that we all prosper!

What is the role?

This role leads and supports the operation, inspection and maintenance of building systems and equipment in our owned and leased buildings across the Denver Metro area.

What will be expected of me?

Responding to and completing engineering tickets at Westerra’s Cherry Creek corporate headquarters, branches and other locations – for both Westerra employees and tenants
Implement and lead the preventative maintenance program
Become the “subject matter expert” on the operation of our building systems, leading the operation, maintenance and improvements of those systems
Develop and maintain specific engineering processes and safety procedures for the company
Monitor and adjust all mechanical equipment to keep our buildings safe and comfortable for our employees and tenants
Troubleshoot issues with internal facilities and external vendors
Respond immediately to emergency situations of employee/tenant concerns
Inspect grounds, buildings and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions
Maintain and operate all life safety/fire systems, including inspections, testing and working with security to communicate
Inspect new installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations, while also being a resource to Real Estate in the acquisition and disposition of buildings
Assist in managing vendors in the completion of work orders and service in a timely manner
Work with other departments (retail, IT, HR, security, etc.) in making each facility a place everyone is proud to come work in
Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergency response
Serve as a mentor and provide training to other staff and more junior team members
Other duties as assigned.

Will I have Direct Reports? No

What am I bringing?

Experience/Education:

4+ years’ experience in building engineering and maintenance in an office or retail setting, preferably including a thorough understanding of and experience working on HVAC (cooling towers, VAV boxes, distribution, pumps, motors, etc.), building automation systems, plumbing, elevators, fire and life safety equipment, preventive maintenance, electrical and general building/grounds maintenance.
The ability to interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and the ability to travel between branch locations in the Denver Metro area, with your own dependable vehicle or one of our fleet vehicles.
Enthusiastic and energetic and friendly – You will be the main contact and “face” for many of our outside relationships and to our internal clients (our branches), and anything less than a can-do, helpful attitude will not suffice. You need strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Sense of urgency and ownership – We are a fun, fast-moving and busy group that is growing. We need a teammate who takes ownership and has the desire to get things done.
Flexibility - No two days will be the same, so the ability to go with the flow is a must. Know that your daily plan might get changed and be adaptable

Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in Microsoft Office
Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn and demonstrate that learning on the job
Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Must maintain high-level of confidentiality
Can be accountable for the completion of assigned deliverables with little day-to-day management
Uses judgement, but supervision required for overall tasks
Experienced understanding of the business line and a basic understanding of specialized discipline.
Able to handle problems that are difficult, but typically not complex
A desire to learn and grow in the Real Estate/Facilities field

What is the work environment like, and are there physical requirements for this role?

Typically a dispersed flexible team environment both on Westerra campus and remote
Local travel to Westerra branches, offices and corporate owned real estate sites
Stooping, climbing, standing and the ability to lift 25-50lbs

Salary : In addition to the starting hourly rate of $30.00-$35.00, this role is also eligible for Westerra’s self-funding reward plan. This plan pays out a cash incentive annually if the company hits specific criteria tied to our financial goals and you will have a direct impact on the outcome of those results!

What are some of our benefit offerings?

Three health plans through UMR that offer a variety of coverage options, including HSA and FSA options
Two dental plans through Delta Dental
Basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
20+ days of paid time off (PTO) per year
Anniversary time off that consists of 1+ days of paid leave for each anniversary year (PLAY)
16 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) per year
11+ paid holidays
401(k) that includes up to 6% match
Up to $5250 per year for educational reimbursement
2 weeks of paid parental leave
Mental health resources including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home office reimbursement for hybrid/remote roles
Individualized learning and development programs