Building Engineer-Event Foreman

Job Title: Building Engineer – Event Foreman

Department: Engineering

Supervises: None

Reports To: Chief Building Engineer

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Why the Colorado Convention Center is a great place to work:

• $500 Signing Bonus after 30 days of service and an additional $500 bonus upon 90 days of service!

• Health, dental, vision insurance, eligible upon hire

• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%

• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans

• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance available

• RTD Eco Pass: As a Full-time employee the Colorado Convention Center currently offers an RTD Eco Pass.

• Tuition reimbursement program (salaried employees after working full time for at least one year)

• Employee assistance program

Compensation: This position falls under the City of Denver Prevailing Wage Law. The base rate is $35.04/hr, however other rates may apply depending on job assignment within the scope of the job description.

General Summary:

Coordinate event service needs of clients. Coordinate maintenance projects with shift Engineers. Provide technical and physical support for shift Engineers. Spot check PMs to ensure proper adherence to industry standards. Perform all building operators’ regular duties when needed, including for coverage of paid time off. Maintain shop supplies and cleanliness. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing, HVAC equipment and apparatus, and facility finishes in the facilities.

• Support the condition of HVAC and mechanical infrastructure in accordance with safety/code requirements.

• Support the HVAC and energy management computer systems of the facilities.

• Provide client utility services including compressed air, water, and drains.

• Perform spot check regularly on PMs to ensure bldg. equipment is being serviced correctly.

• Assist in resolving normal technical field problems.

• Report inventory of all engineering equipment and supplies.

• Make recommendations to Chief Building Engineer regarding equipment and materials needed and implement approved purchases.

• Oversee and assist with safety in the workplace.

• Complete and assist in reviewing JHA/JSA for all departmental tasks.

• Fill in as an Engineer during scheduled PTO. 

• Lead in maintaining a safe working environment.

• Perform and audit normal maintenance shift PMs on equipment identifying deficiencies and coming up with updated processes.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED, some college coursework preferred

• Two to four years’ experience in a facility engineer position

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills among all levels of staff and clientele, required

• Ability to speak, understand, and read standard English, required.

• Work effectively with diverse groups of people among all levels within an organization; skill to work effectively as part of a team, required

• Perform leadership role and job tasks effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities, required

• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills, required

• Provide customer service in a professional considerate manner, required

• Excellent record of dependability and reliability, required

• Customer Service experience, required

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills including ability to create word documents and excel spreadsheets, required

• Experience with computer-based operating and energy management systems

• Experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• EPA Universal Certification

• Boiler Operator or Refrigeration Operator Certificate

• Valid Driver’s License

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs; may include manual labor.

Tools and equipment that could cause personal harm or injury, if improperly handled.

Position may require certifications by law and/or job assignment.  Position requires frequent walking, climbing stairs, standing on cement floors, turning, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; may be subject to adverse working conditions; dust, grime, noise, fumes, wet floors etc., including weather; may require use of an electric cart; may require tools and equipment operation that could cause personal harm or injury, if improperly handled; requires irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends, evening, and holidays, determined by event schedule and/or department need; requires radio usage – 2 way hand held.

Note:

Colorado Convention Center/Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

The essential responsibilities of each position are described under the headings in the job description and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation, or other reasons. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Applicants who need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact 303-228-8000.

Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.

*Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.