Building Specialist- Denver, CO
Lumen

The Role

Installs, maintains, monitors, and repairs or rebuild simple or complex building-related systems and equipment including heating, lighting, locks, refrigeration, automation systems, water and air cooling, air handling, plumbing, fire protection systems, electrical distribution (up to 480 volts), alarms, and standby power systems.

The Main Responsibilities

• Operates energy management computerized controls. Operates and performs preventative maintenance on microprocessor computer which monitors air conditioning, heating, and lighting systems. Programs, changes, and debugs system software.
• Operates and maintains uninterruptible power systems (UPS).
• Analyzes and resolves complex mechanical, electrical, and/or technical problems which are not easily identified.
• Performs testing and diagnoses of total system operations to determine satisfactory performance and maintenance requirements. Uses tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Uses knowledge of component and/or systems integration to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair building systems.
• Review and analyzes architectural, mechanical, and schematic drawings to determine the work to be performed and/or to evaluate the work performed.
• Determines repair/maintenance solutions that weigh safety, cost, time, and customer need. Prioritizes work according to severity.
• Responds to building-related emergencies to prevent or minimize service outages.
• Works on most aspects of the building structure, including but not limited to roofs, ceilings, walls, floors, grounds (e.g., drives, walls, fences).
• Keeps detailed records of assignments, work activities, and required equipment history (e.g., times, names, dates, routines, work performed) in various systems (e.g., BMSE). Detailed information may be used by the Property Managers for budgeting purposes.
• Reviews and updates the Building Certification (BC) book contents. Ensures a floor plan for each area is included in the book showing the unique operational systems and sequence of operations. Performs a general building inspection at each building once a year.
• Interacts with (tenants) property managers, contractors, suppliers, engineers, and architects to exchange information.
• Participates in commissioning activities and testing procedures to ensure that new and modified equipment/systems are functioning as expected.
• Must have the ability to perceive the difference in wire color.

Work Environment

• Ability to work varying shifts and hours including possible mandatory overtime and holidays.
• Environment usually contains some exposure to noise, fumes, cold, and heat. Requires ability to work under conditions that may be physically uncomfortable or dangerous.
• May work with little or no supervision.
• May be requested to work at distant or multiple locations requiring travel and/or overnight stays for varying lengths of time.
• May work outdoors and be exposed to variable weather conditions.
• May be required to wear safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves, and other safety equipment.
• May utilize pallet jacks, two-wheeled carts, hand trucks, and/or fork lifts.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• May utilize all types of hand and power tools.
• May be required to lift/move up to 100 lbs.
• May work aloft.
Training Required in Title: 1 or 2 years trade school certification in Heating Ventilation and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) or Refrigeration Services. Plus on-the-job training.
Occupational Job information/Requirements:
• Possesses one of the following: Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI) Certification;
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) Certification.
• Valid state driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and ability to drive a vehicle with manual gear
shifts.
• Possess or obtain local, state, or federal regulated licenses, as appropriate.
• Appropriate certification to work with refrigerants/chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).

• Stationary Engineer experience is a plus