Building Engineer

Position Overview

Position at Rip City Management:
Become a part of the team behind the team. As employees of the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter, we do more than basketball. We are blazing trails toward winning championships on and off the court. We are pioneers and innovators. We look for people who push boundaries, who dream, who are committed to inclusivity – who want to contribute to Rip City!

• Operating, maintaining and repairing systems throughout the Rose Quarter related to HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Assisting with event set‑up and post‑event needs.
• Keeping up‑to‑date records of equipment operations, maintaining safety equipment, and performing other repairs as needed.

• Maintaining the building's fire life safety equipment.
• Starting and checking equipment for accurate operation.
• Reading meters, gauges, or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operation conditions.
• Operating the building management system and other equipment related to making ice for hockey and other ice shows.
• Performing preventative maintenance on building's HVAC equipment.
• Performing miscellaneous repair work incidental to operating duties.
• Assisting with event preparations and post‑event needs as necessary.
• Keeping records of operations, temperatures, pressures, and fuel consumed.
• Responding to plumbing, electrical, temperature, and other miscellaneous trouble calls.
• Providing mentorship or instruction to teammates and employees by demonstrating how to perform certain tasks and procedures or solve problems.

• Completed the State of Oregon apprenticeship for Operating Engineers or equivalent.
• 4 years of experience as an Operating Engineer in a large commercial facility.
• Possession of an LME electrical license.
• Possession of a CFC universal card.
• Knowledge of DDC software.
• Technically savvy and can operate a PC and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience operating, maintaining and repairing low‑pressure boilers, centrifugal chillers and plumbing fixtures.
• Understanding of gas and electric welding used in the fabrication process.
• Love collaborating and working alongside other facility personnel, tenants, and clients.
• Passion for leadership and ability to lead all aspects of a work crew, as required.
• Hardworking and knowledgeable of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic controls.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as directed by events scheduled.

• Hourly rate: $46.89/hr plus an employer pension contribution of $5.50 per hour to the Central Pension Fund of the IUOE.

• Competitive healthcare coverage.
• Paid maternal & parental leave.
• Flexible time off (3 weeks + 11 holidays).
• Wellness perks.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking + discounted mass transit passes.
• Discounted & complimentary tickets.
• Ongoing learning & development.
• Daily free lunch.

Offers of employment are conditional upon the successful results of an individual background check. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and review results on an individual basis.

The Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter embraces diversity and inclusion. We celebrate individual expression and uniqueness on our campus. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination. We are committed to hiring individuals that reflect the community we serve without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

• $46.89/hr + pension