Commercial Building Engineer

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 nations monetary financial and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. As part of the nations 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 monitormaintain 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 withestablished procedures and schedules
  • Diagnose mechanical electrical controls and HVAC problems and determineappropriate correctiveaction
  • Maintainaccurateequipment readings logs maintenance records and work orders
  • Identifydeveloping 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 andidentifydeficiencies 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 ordersin a timely manner.
  • Communicate clearly with customersregardingbuilding 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 takeappropriate actionto protect people equipment and the facility.
• Additional Duties:
  • Assists other staff and/or works with other technicians in installingoperating troubleshooting repairing andmaintainingequipment and components of the following systems:
  • Work with contractors and vendors to coordinate maintenance repairs testing commissioning and construction activities
  • Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with safety requirements specifications and building procedures
  • Maintainsa high levelof cleanliness in all work areas such as electrical and mechanical spacescubiclesand storage locations
  • Responds to Bank employees and other building staff needs through service requests and project assignments such as temperature adjustments calibrations light and plumbing fixture repairs electrical circuit modifications installation of carpet tileslockand door hardware
  • Maintain a strong safety culture and actively promote safe work practices among coworkers and contractors
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • May berequiredto work around operating machinery with electrical components and moving parts; high degree of concentration is necessary

Qualifications

• Typically requires at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• High school education or GED.
• Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record required.
• Experience working in a large commercial high-rise mission-critical institutional or industrial facility

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics

• Basic to intermediate levelproficiencyin using MS Office Suite (email Word and Excel)

• Ability to apply sound troubleshooting logic todetermineroot causes

• Understanding and operating Building Automation Systems

• Experience with IWMS/work-order management systems

• Experience working with generators UPS systems switchgear and emergency power systems

• Experience with chillers cooling towers air-handling units pumps VFDs and hydronic systems

• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• EPA 608 Certification preferred
  

Additional Information

How We Work :

• Onsite full-time
• Location(s): Denver CO.
• RemoteOnlyEligible:No
• Work Shift: While the typical schedule for this position is anticipated to be first shift. Flexibility in adjusting to different shifts may be required.
  • First Shift: 7:00 A.M. 3:30 P.M. MondayFriday
  • Second Shift: 10:30 A.M. 8:30 P.M. four 10-hour days per week Monday - Thursday (includes shift differential)
  • On call rotation

Pay Range : The starting pay range for this position is $73200 to $89500 for the job level(s)requiredfor this position. Final offers aredeterminedby factors including the candidates qualifications internal alignment considerations district assignment and geographic location.

Screening Requirements : Certain eligibility requirements apply.

Sponsorship : The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

About Us

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time staff including:

• Market-leading medical dental and vision insurance
• 401k/Thrift Plan
• Pension Plan
• Vacation & Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational Assistance
• Wellness Plan
• Onsite Fitness Center & Cafeteria
• Plus many more benefits well-being and protection programs and plans

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Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Facilities/Real Estate Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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Required Experience:

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