Facilities Engineer

Closes on August 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MST. Reports to: Facilities Supervisor. Division: Internal Services/Facilities. FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt.

About the role

The Facilities Engineer ensures SMFR maintains safe and operational facilities and equipment by performing general repair, maintenance, and inspections. This position performs work in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, landscaping, and other building maintenance and equipment repair. The Facilities Engineer performs inspections, diagnoses problems, and repairs or coordinates repairs with outside contractors.

Two levels of this position exist:

• Facilities Engineer II (General Level): Performs general facilities maintenance and repair work involving building systems, equipment, and infrastructure. Assignments include routine and preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, landscaping, carpentry, and building systems. Work is performed under general supervision, with more complex issues referred to higher-level staff.
• Facilities Engineer I (Journey Level): Performs the full range of journey-level facilities maintenance work and is distinguished by the ability to independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex building systems and equipment. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in prioritizing work, identifying root causes, and determining appropriate corrective actions. Work includes advanced maintenance and repair tasks, coordinating with outside contractors as needed, and serving as a technical resource for complex maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Performs or schedules emergency and routine repairs and preventative maintenance on all facility systems and equipment, including HVAC systems, electrical systems, power generators, exhaust systems, gas-powered and electrical landscaping equipment, irrigation systems, kitchen and laundry appliances, bay door operations systems, and building structures (e.g., roofs, gutters, doors, drywall, and painting).
• Performs maintenance and repair work on a variety of buildings, including fire stations, administrative offices, training facilities, and other owned and leased District facilities.
• Receives and evaluates repair requests from line and staff personnel to determine if repairs should be performed in-house or through a contracted repair service.
• Oversees and inspects the work of contractors and outside vendors.
• Documents repair request completion, including time requirements, repair/parts costs, and notification of completion to reporting parties.
• Maintains detailed records for all facilities, including repair records, preventative maintenance schedules, and cost of repair.
• Maintains an inventory of commonly used repair parts in a clean and orderly parts room.
• Serves on committees related to equipment and facilities.
• Assists with developing specifications for new equipment and orders replacement parts and equipment as needed.
• Carries a cell phone as required for on-call emergency maintenance and repairs.
• Attends conferences, seminars, and classes to keep abreast of emerging building systems and technologies.
• Performs other related maintenance and repair tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Facilities Engineer II (General Level):
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Skilled Trades School Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC Certification preferred.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of general building maintenance/mechanical repair experience.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with SMFR’s Driving Records Policy.
  • Must obtain CPR certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Facilities Engineer I (Journey Level):
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Advanced coursework in a building or maintenance trade equivalent to an Associate degree preferred.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of building maintenance/mechanical repair experience, including three (3) years of experience in a specific building trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) at the journeyman level.
  • Must possess and maintain at least one of the following licenses:
    • Colorado Journeyman Level Electrician’s License
    • Colorado Journeyman Level Plumber’s License
    • HVACR Technician Certification including EPA Section 608 Certification
  • Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with SMFR’s Driving Records Policy.
  • Must obtain CPR certification within one (1) year of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of building/equipment mechanics, repair, and maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of building/equipment mechanics, repair, and maintenance, including specific journey-level knowledge in at least one building trade (required for Facilities Engineer I).
• Skill in communicating and interacting with a broad range of people to effectively accomplish assigned tasks or projects.
• Skill in mathematics as necessary to conduct maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with SMFR employees, the public, and outside contractors.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to issue clear, concise verbal and/or written instructions to other employees.
• Ability to work from schematics, drawings, blueprints, sketches, manuals, or verbal directions.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of building control systems and equipment.
• Ability to use and maintain a variety of hand and shop tools and shop equipment.
• Ability to use and operate a computerized records management system and office automation equipment to maintain records, parts, and inventory.
• Ability to safely drive to and from District facilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adhere to deadlines in stressful or difficult situations.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to perform climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Essential duties require heavy lifting: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the safe operation of a variety of hand and shop tools, office equipment, and vehicles in normal as well as hazardous weather conditions.

Work Environment

The responsibilities of this job are performed in both an office environment and in the field. The office environment is climate-controlled with a moderate noise level. Significant portions of the work are performed in the field and on construction sites, presenting potential hazards such as slips, trips, falls, and exposure to noise and the elements.

Benefits

South Metro Fire Rescue’s compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain highly skilled and motivated employees. The total compensation package includes:

• Base wages.
• Leave accruals.
• Employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retiree Health Savings.
• Death & Disability benefits.
• Employer-paid pension contributions.
• Robust Fitness, Wellness, and Rehabilitation Program.
• Educational opportunities and support.
• Job security and other positive non-monetary values.

Pay

• Facilities Engineer II: $72,194 to $85,305
• Facilities Engineer I: $81,184 to $95,691