High-Rise Building Engineer: Hands-On Ops & Maintenance

Rippling, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance with 3

Dental, vision, and accident insurance

401(k) with discretionary employer

Paid Time Off and paid sick leave

Career development and training

Employee discounts through Eye Pieces,

Venture Sports, and Perk Spot

Sabbatical program

$500 employee referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

East West Hospitality is seeking a Chief Building Engineer to own the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and long-term care of a premier high-rise community. You will manage preventive maintenance, building systems, vendors, budgets, and life-safety while delivering top-tier resident service.

This hands-on role requires strong technical expertise, independent coordination, and proactive problem solving. Immediate start date and full-time schedule with on-call responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in building engineering, facilities, or maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, mechanical systems, and general building troubleshooting.
• Ability to manage preventive maintenance, vendors, budgets, capital projects, and competing operational priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information to management and Association Board members.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of the building’s mechanical, electrical, HVAC, life-safety, elevator, and related systems.
• Plan, perform, and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, replacements, and hands-on troubleshooting to protect building assets and minimize downtime.
• Respond immediately to emergencies, including fire events, evacuations, water mitigation, power or equipment failures, and other urgent building conditions.
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, capital expenditure plans, forecasts, purchase requests, and expenses to support long-term property performance.
• Partner with the On-Site Manager, Association Board, vendors, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to maintain a first-class residential property.
• Monitor life-safety and fire systems, elevators, utilities, and other critical equipment and ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Read and interpret as-built drawings and technical information to diagnose issues, plan repairs, and support building projects.
• Perform hands-on maintenance as needed, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general troubleshooting.
• Recommend and implement operational and procedural improvements that increase reliability, efficiency, safety, and resident service.
• Attend Association Board meetings and clearly communicate building conditions, projects, priorities, and recommendations.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Life-safety systems

Budgeting

Vendor management

Emergency response

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

East West Hospitality is seeking a Chief Building Engineer to own the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and long-term care of a premier high-rise community. You will manage preventive maintenance, building systems, vendors, budgets, and life-safety while delivering top-tier resident service.

This hands-on role requires strong technical expertise, independent coordination, and proactive problem solving. Immediate start date and full-time schedule with on-call responsibilities are included.