Facilities Engineer

About the role

This role leads and supports the operation, inspection and maintenance of building systems and equipment in our owned and leased buildings across the Denver Metro area.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and complete engineering tickets at Westerra’s Cherry Creek corporate headquarters, branches, and other locations – for both Westerra employees and tenants
• Implement and lead the preventative maintenance program
• Become the “subject matter expert” on the operation of our building systems, leading the operation, maintenance, and improvements of those systems
• Develop and maintain specific engineering processes and safety procedures for the company
• Monitor and adjust all mechanical equipment to keep our buildings safe and comfortable for our employees and tenants
• Troubleshoot issues with internal facilities and external vendors
• Respond immediately to emergency situations of employee/tenant concerns
• Inspect grounds, buildings, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions
• Maintain and operate all life safety/fire systems, including inspections, testing, and working with security to communicate
• Inspect new installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations, while also being a resource to Real Estate in the acquisition and disposition of buildings
• Assist in managing vendors in the completion of work orders and service in a timely manner
• Work with other departments (retail, IT, HR, security, etc.) in making each facility a place everyone is proud to work in
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergency response
• Serve as a mentor and provide training to other staff and more junior team members
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in building engineering and maintenance in an office or retail setting, preferably including a thorough understanding of and experience working on HVAC (cooling towers, VAV boxes, distribution, pumps, motors, etc.), building automation systems, plumbing, elevators, fire and life safety equipment, preventive maintenance, electrical, and general building/grounds maintenance
• The ability to interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and the ability to travel between branch locations in the Denver Metro area, with your own dependable vehicle or one of our fleet vehicles
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and friendly – you will be the main contact and “face” for many of our outside relationships and internal clients (our branches), requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Sense of urgency and ownership – we are a fast-moving, growing team that needs someone who takes ownership and gets things done
• Flexibility – no two days will be the same, so adaptability is a must

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Angus ticketing system experience a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and demonstrate that learning on the job
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Accountable for the completion of assigned deliverables with little day-to-day management
• Uses judgment but requires supervision for overall tasks
• Experienced understanding of the business line and a basic understanding of specialized discipline
• Able to handle problems that are difficult but typically not complex
• A desire to learn and grow in the Real Estate/Facilities field

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Typically a dispersed, flexible team environment both on Westerra campus and remote
• Local travel to Westerra branches, offices, and corporate-owned real estate sites
• Stooping, climbing, standing, and the ability to lift 25-50 lbs

Pay

Starting hourly rate of $30.00–$35.00. This role is also eligible for Westerra’s self-funding reward plan, which pays out a cash incentive annually if the company hits specific financial goals.

Benefits

• Three health plans through UMR with a variety of coverage options, including HSA and FSA
• Two dental plans through Delta Dental
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 20+ days of paid time off (PTO) per year
• Anniversary time off (1+ days of paid leave for each anniversary year, called PLAY)
• 16 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) per year
• 11+ paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 6% match
• Up to $5,250 per year for educational reimbursement
• 2 weeks of paid parental leave
• Mental health resources, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home office reimbursement for hybrid/remote roles
• Individualized learning and development programs