Building Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Building engineer jobs in Colorado concentrate in commercial real estate, higher education, healthcare campuses, and the state's expanding tech and aerospace sectors, with demand at every level from entry-level facilities technician to senior chief engineer. The most active hiring metros are Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, where large portfolio owners and operators like CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, and UCHealth run substantial facilities teams. Controls integration, HVAC systems expertise, and energy efficiency certification are the most sought-after specialties across Colorado listings. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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FLSA CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION PLAN : Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds, and Carpentry
PAY RANGE : Range 8
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SUPERVISOR : Building Manager or designee
LAST UPDATED : 04/10/2023
JOB SUMMARY : Perform building preventative and outdoor maintenance and repairs. May be temporarily reassigned at other District schools to cover vacancies. Assignments include elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.
- Perform building maintenance tasks including but not limited to: cleaning, graffiti removal, wall patching and painting, moving (internal to building), preventative maintenance checks and services, limited electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks. [Daily, 25%]
- Support school activities and events by setting up, tearing down, and cleaning up. Open assigned building at established times when applicable. [Daily, 25%]
- Perform outdoor maintenance including sweeping steps, entryways, and alcoves, picking up trash, and emptying outdoor garbage receptacles. Remove snow and ice from walkways and entryways. Pressure wash exterior sidewalks once a year. [Daily, 25%]
- Respond to all school radio and cell phone calls for service. May need to perform emergency biohazard cleanups. [Daily, 15%]
- Audit facilities and report maintenance needs to the appropriate supporting entity. [Daily, 5%]
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position
- High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
- No professional work experience required
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire
MINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : The minimum certifications and licenses that must be met, valid, and unexpired for a candidate to be considered for a position
- N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses
- General maintenance, construction, or grounds experience
- Experience with various tools (hand and power)
- Customer service experience
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS : The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position’s duties and responsibilities
- Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
- Works both indoors and outdoors
- Constant standing and walking
- Frequent bending and squatting
- Frequent pushing and pulling
- Frequent climbing of stairs, ladders, and vehicles
- Good motor skills to successfully perform daily tasks that require hand tool and machinery use
- Repetitive motions
- Overhead work
- Ability to move equipment, furniture, and other heavy materials daily
- Work at varying vertical heights
- Must be able to work flexible hours
- May be temporarily reassigned at other District schools to cover vacancies
- Normal school district environment
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- Construction & Real Estate
- Energy
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in building engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Universal CFC certification (EPA 608) required for refrigerant handling in Colorado facilities
- Minimum two to four years of commercial building operations or facilities maintenance experience
- Hands-on proficiency with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and Colorado building codes for commercial properties
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems such as Maximo or Angus
- Strong written communication skills for work-order documentation and tenant coordination
Building Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a building engineer in Colorado?
Most Colorado employers require a high school diploma or GED plus hands-on technical training in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC systems, either through a community college program, a trade apprenticeship, or military facilities experience. Colorado does not issue a single state license called 'building engineer,' but employers expect EPA 608 refrigerant certification and, for higher-level roles, a Colorado stationary engineer or boiler operator license through the Colorado Division of Labor Standards and Statistics.
Which companies hire building engineers in Colorado?
Employers hiring building engineers in Colorado right now include CBRE, Jacobs, and ATS Rocky Mountain, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's dense concentration of Class A commercial office towers in Denver's central business district and the state's large healthcare and university campuses make it one of the more active markets for this role in the Mountain West region.
Which Colorado cities have the most building engineer jobs?
Denver, Lone Tree, and Windsor account for the most building engineer openings in Colorado. Denver dominates because of its large commercial real estate portfolio and major institutional employers, while Colorado Springs is driven by military installations and defense contractors, and Boulder's concentration of research institutions and tech campuses generates steady demand for facilities professionals.
Are there remote building engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Building engineers are hands-on roles tied to physical plant systems, so most positions require on-site presence. About 45% of building engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be portfolio-level or regional supervisor roles where planning, reporting, and vendor coordination can happen off-site.
How can I get hired as a building engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an apprenticeship or trainee role focused on one system, usually HVAC or electrical, at a large property management company or healthcare campus. CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, and major hospital systems like UCHealth and SCL Health regularly post building technician and maintenance associate roles in Colorado that are explicitly open to candidates building their skills. Earning your EPA 608 certification before applying gives a clear credential edge, and community college programs at institutions like Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver provide a direct path into the field.
Where can I find and apply to building engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to building engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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