Building Engineer

Overview

OAC EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING

Dates Posted: 01/16 - 01/30/2026

Job Title
Building Engineer

Division
Facilities Management

Schedule
Full-Time

Shift
Mon-Fri; 1st Shift

Reports To
Supervisor, Building Operations

Job Code
10029

Position Summary

Under the supervision and direction of a Supervisor, Building Operations an individual in this position operates and maintains buildings, grounds, and equipment at various District locations as assigned.

• Required - Minimum of 3 years of work experience operating maintaining facility electrical lighting, HVAC, and plumbing systems or successful progression through the Building Engineer Trainee role not to exceed thirty-six (36) months.
• Required - Experience performing job-related functions in accordance with established safety policies and procedures to include operating machines, equipment, and driving company vehicles.
• Required - Experience maintaining heating and air conditioning equipment, and pneumatic temperature controls.

• Required - Stationary Engineer's License Grade III (3) through the City of Omaha Upon Hire
• Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire
• Required - Certified to wear an Air Purifying Respirator and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in order to comply with confined entry procedures and/or chemical exposure. Certification requires completing a Medical Questionnaire, passing a Pulmonary Function Test, Fit Test and compliance with the guidelines of the District’s Respiratory Protection Program within 60 Days
• Required - Pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screen. Upon Hire

• Knowledge with the maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment, and pneumatic temperature controls.
• Ability to operate building automation systems that control facility electrical lighting, mechanical, and plumbing operations.
• Ability to operate and maintain multiple types of facility electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment at various locations operated and maintained by Facilities Management.
• Familiarity with personal computers, tablets, other electronic devices, and software including, but not limited to, enterprise wide software (i.e., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word).
• Ability to learn new or upgraded software such as building automation and work task management systems.
• Knowledge and experience with various types of water pipes and fittings used in commercial buildings.
• Ability to perform minor electrical maintenance such as changing ballasts, replacing ends of fixtures, replacing switches and outlets, removal and installation of electric fixtures in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform general facility repair of walls, moldings, carpets and flooring utilizing appropriate type of adhesive.
• Ability to perform painting of walls, doors, parking stalls, pedestrian crossings, curbs, and other items as required.
• Knowledge and experience with pedestrian door maintenance and repair to include door closers, hinge adjustments, and lock adjustment/replacement.
• Ability to work with chemicals used routinely for boiler water treatment, insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers used in the maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with equipment and make repairs.
• Ability to train individuals assigned to assist with equipment overhauls, maintenance, and repairs.
• Maintain a good record of safety when performing the tasks required of this position, including driving District vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to report to and perform work at any District facilities as required.
• Ability to work alternating shifts and be available for standby or call-out as required for snow removal, severe weather damage cleanup, and other emergency situations affecting facility operations.
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.

• Operate building automation systems that control facility electrical lighting, mechanical, and plumbing operations.
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