Building Engineer

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services.

General Services Division (GSD)

1840 W Madison Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: Up to $54,080.00 (DOE)

Grade: 19

Open Until Business Needs are Met

The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), General Services Division (GSD), is excited to announce an opening for the position of Building Engineer. In this essential role, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing repairs and maintenance in ADOA-managed buildings, ensuring that service calls are addressed efficiently. The position involves a hands-on approach to the daily maintenance, repair, and effective operation of all building systems and equipment.

As a Building Engineer, you will work at a more advanced level engaging in complex repairs while collaborating with the Lead Building Engineer for guidance. A key part of your role will be to coordinate and complete all requests for work, assign priorities, delegate tasks to appropriate contractors when necessary, and ensure timely completion of these tasks. You will also be expected to carry out both corrective and preventative maintenance, contributing significantly to prolonging the lifespan of the equipment.

Your role requires a comprehensive understanding of a range of disciplines including plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, general maintenance, and HVAC. The nature of the position necessitates some weekend and holiday work, along with occasional after-hours assignments to meet the operational needs of the facilities.

This opportunity is ideal for those who are passionate about maintaining and improving facility operations, and who thrive in a dynamic, hands-on work environment. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we invite you to apply for the role of Building Engineer and join our dedicated team at ADOA, GSD.

• Troubleshoots, maintains, inspects, modifies and repairs building systems - such as but not limited to plumbing systems, electrical systems, overhead door & gates, fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler, automatic doors, carpet & tile floors, drywall & painting, ceiling tiles, lights, emergency systems, door hardware, and elevators
• Conducts periodic general preventative maintenance on the mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, which involves normal lubrication, adjustment, cleaning, replacement of consumable parts (such as filters, indicator lights), and periodic testing of the equipment
• Utilize computerized maintenance management system in real-time for new requests, parts orders, updates, and completion data
• Interact with customers from beginning to completion of each work order
• Interact with contractors to schedule, assist, and ensure on-time completion of contracted projects
  

Knowledge of:

• Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC/Stationary Engineering systems
• Preventative maintenance and work order software systems
• Current construction principles, methods and techniques
• OSHA rules and regulations
• Local, state, and federal guidelines

Skills in:

• Great customer service and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams
• Read and interpret building codes

Ability to:

• Great customer service and communication skills
• Willingness and aptitudes to work effectively with others within the formal or informal structure of teams or groups
• Interest in and enjoyment of working on one’s own without close interaction or interdependence with others
• Inner motivation and confidence to achieve successful results

• Five years previous building operations engineering experience

• Certification for refrigerant recovery (EPA Universal Certification)
• Background and reference checks
• Valid Arizona driver’s license

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

• Participation in ASRS Lifetime Benefit Pension Plan after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer