• Assistant Chief Engineer

    Aerotek (Colorado Springs, CO)


    Job Title: Assistant Chief Engineer

    Job Description

    Join our team as an **Assistant Chief Engineer** , overseeing **850,000 square feet** of premier downtown office buildings in **Colorado Springs** . In this role, you will be responsible for performing essential repairs and maintenance across **electrical, mechanical, lighting, plumbing, and HVAC systems** , ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Additionally, you will lead and manage a team of skilled **facilities maintenance technicians** and **building engineers** , fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform basic repair tasks for electrical, mechanical, lighting, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

    + Address hot/cold calls and troubleshoot system parameters, understanding theory and controls.

    + Manage fan coils, cooling towers, dampers, and perform plumbing tasks like snaking 50+ feet and maintaining valves on urinals and p-traps.

    + Change electrical components from T8 to LEDs and read wiring diagrams.

    + Conduct fire alarm system tests, fire pump tests, and adhere to safety protocols.

    + Oversee and schedule the work of 3-4 Building Engineers, delegate work orders, order necessary parts, and manage vendor relationships using CMMS.

    Essential Skills

    + 3-5 years of building maintenance experience.

    + Proficiency in facilities maintenance, plumbing, electrical work, painting, drywall, HVAC, and mechanical repair.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 3-5 years of commercial experience.

    + Experience using vendor management platforms.

    + Ability to manage and train a team.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We offer excellent benefits and opportunities for growth within a great company culture.

     

    Work Environment

     

    You will work with a team of 4 Building Engineers for each downtown building, reporting to the Facilities Director. The role includes an on-call rotation every 4 to 5 weeks. You will be required to be onsite within an hour after being contacted. This comes with a pay increase during on-call service.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.