Senior Building Engineer

Come join the dynamic team at the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), where we don’t just market destinations—we create them!

As Northern Nevada’s premier destination marketing organization, we’re on a mission to showcase the incredible beauty, vibrancy, and adventure that Reno, Sparks, and the Tahoe region have to offer. From crafting unforgettable visitor experiences to driving tourism and economic growth, we’re passionate about putting our region on the global map.

Our four facilities include the Reno- Sparks Convention Center, the Reno-Sparks Events Center, the National Bowling Stadium, and the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center.

But that’s not all—working with RSCVA means being part of an organization that’s officially recognized as a Certified Amazing Workplace! We’re dedicated to fostering a collaborative, innovative, and fun environment where our team members thrive.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact while being part of a supportive and inspiring culture, RSCVA is the place for you. Let’s elevate Reno-Tahoe together!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Building Engineer performs a variety of skilled work including the installation, remodeling, repair, alteration, and maintenance of electrical, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, irrigation, and plumbing systems; carpentry; preparation of surfaces for painting applications, and removal of paints and other wall coverings.  The Senior Building Engineer is expected to be able to work without close supervision and be willing to work irregular hours and days including overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts.  This position serves as a lead over the Building Engineers as assigned.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Performs walk-through to ensure all equipment, systems and fixtures are working properly, and tours facilities with inspectors.
• Assists the Senior Engineering Supervisor with all electrical projects.
• Serves as lead on engineering projects as assigned.
• Assists the Senior Engineering Supervisor in various tasks.
• Inspects and maintains air conditioning units.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, including HVAC, pumps, fans, belts, motor control centers, motors, valves, fan coils, various electrical components, fire sprinkler systems, diesel generators, and other mechanical equipment.
• Constructs new repairs or alters building structures; and paints and/or stains surfaces.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs mechanical systems; installs, maintains and repairs motors, controls, pumps and water fountains; performs routine plumbing repairs; and repairs lighting fixtures.
• Installs electrical systems in making alterations to existing facilities including designing circuits and installing wiring, conduit, controls, and switches.  Installs and modifies high voltage circuits including the replacement of lamps, glassware, fixture, sockets, transformers, and cables.
• Maintains electromechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and associated equipment including conduit and duct systems, light and power circuits, motors, transformers, control equipment, switches, switchboards, light fixtures, and the like.  Troubleshoots series and multiple lighting circuits and high voltage circuits.
• Assists in the training of employees to ensure each person possesses the required knowledge, abilities, and skills to perform their duties.
• Assists the Senior Building Engineering Supervisor with the establishment of standard operating procedures for work activities to include safety guidelines and quality and performance standards. 
• Completes work logs as requested/required.
• Maintains professional and productive atmosphere.
• Report to work as scheduled and/or requested.
• Advises supervisor of materials and supplies needed to complete tasks and projects.
• Responds to and reports visual irregularities, discrepancies, damage, loss of property and safety concerns to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

BENEFITS: The Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees:

• 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance for employees.
• 50% employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Group Life Insurance for dependents.
• Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada (100% employer paid contributions).
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan.
• Additional voluntary supplemental insurance programs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the building trades and/or possess trade school certifications.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a lead worker.
• Knowledgeable in standard practices, materials, methods, equipment, and tools used in the building trades; theory and operation of automatic control equipment; operation of electrical, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment; occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• Knowledge in the operation, repair, and maintenance procedures related to building trades.
• Skilled in performing installation, tests, inspection, and repair of building systems.
• Ability to make independent evaluations for effecting repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to use computer and various software programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to review and comprehend work orders, operating manuals, assignment sheets, safety rules, and building and equipment schematics.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with staff, visitors, vendors, and public.
• Ability to become Powered Industrial Truck Certified (forklift, aerial tower, platform and scissor lifts, etc).
• Ability to multi-task and remain flexible and be able to adjust to situations as they occur.
• Must possess a valid Nevada Driver’s License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend (at neck and waist), twist, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, push, and pull, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Simple grasping as well as repetitive use of hands and fine hand manipulation are needed to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, color, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.