Building Engineer Jobs

Class Summary

Performs semi-skilled work in the operation and routine maintenance of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as custodial and routine building maintenance tasks in and around a public building.

Examples Of Job Functions

This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

• Paints small areas, repairs furniture, replaces windowpanes, light bulbs, and tubes.
• Participates in cleaning floors, walls, woodwork, offices, and restrooms; removes rubbish and wastepaper. Unlocks doors, sweeps walks, and removes snow and other hazards to ensure building accessibility; polices building and surrounding areas.
• Serves as point of contact with vendors and contractors, and makes arrangements as authorized, including those for annual inspections of fire protection systems.
• Monitors and performs routine maintenance on HVAC and auxiliary equipment on an assigned shift. Checks pressure, temperature, daily logs, etc., as required. Changes filters, greases motors, etc., as required.
• Performs related work as required.
• Monitors and tests building backup generator and elevators. Notifies the supervisor of alerts or other performance issues.
• Coordinates and participates in moving, assembling, setup, and arrangement of furniture as well as office equipment.
• Assists in developing program operations budget, long-term planning, and in determining the quantity and type of supplies required.
• Coordinates the maintenance of the building’s plumbing.

Minimum Qualifications

Combinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.

Open-Entry Requirements :

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, and
• Experience: Two years of experience in custodial and building maintenance work, including six months in the operation and routine maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC equipment.

Licenses and Certifications:

• A Low Pressure Boiler Operator’s license as issued by the City of Spokane must be obtained prior to appointment and be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility, to be maintained throughout employment.

EXAMINATION DETAILS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

The examination will consist of an online, multiple-choice test, with weights assigned as follows:

• Multiple-Choice Test 100%

EXAMINATION DETAILS:

This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided.

Examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 4:00 p.m..Pacific Time on the start dates, and will expire at 4:00 p.m. on the due dates as listed below. Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from FastTest ([email protected]).

• Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Monday, July 24, 2023 will test Thursday, July 27 2023 through Tuesday, August 1, 2023
• Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Tuesday, July 25, 2023 and Monday, August 7, 2023 will test Thursday, August 10, 2023 through Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NOTE: You may begin the exam at any time during the test period; however, once you begin, you will have 2 hours to complete the examination. You may take the exam only once during the open recruitment period.

The examination may include such subjects as:

• Safety
• Interpersonal Relations
• General Building Knowledge
• Heating and Cooling

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.