Assistant Chief Building Engineer

Job Title: Assistant Chief Building Engineer

Position: Full-time, Salary, Exempt

Compensation Range: $65,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Supervisor: Chief Building Engineer

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Chief Building Engineer is responsible for providing support with maintaining all buildings and grounds. The Chief Building Engineer performs and supervises all tasks related to BAS, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, access control, environmental, safety, custodial, and event coordination and the Assistant Chief Building Engineer functions as the second in support role with these tasks. In addition, this position supervises daily repairs and small projects to always maintain the highest level of aesthetics. This position requires a team player attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and project coordination. The Assistant Chief Building Engineer has a clear understanding of acceptable business practices.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manages and performs all work related to the maintenance of the buildings including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, custodial.
• Supervises maintenance technicians and is responsible for scheduling and confirming work is complete.
• Ensures that grounds are in show-ready conditions by utilizing staffing and resources accordingly.
• Reports and logs maintenance repairs to be completed by designated technicians.
• Supervises all facility subcontractors.
• Maintains accurate records of all maintenance repairs using computerized work order system.
• Regularly inspects property to identify maintenance issues, and address all items of concern.
• Manages required inspections of elevators and life safety systems.
• Maintains elevator log of all entrapments and other issues.
• Maintains accurate records of all inspections.
• Schedules required inspections with subcontractors and ensures inspections are completed. Report deficiencies to the client for resolution.
• Manages the computerized facility work order system.
• Track all maintenance activities in the work order system.
• Assigns tasks to appropriate team member(s).
• Input labour hours and material costs for each work order and ensure all billable work is billed accurately.
• Provide reports to management regarding work order status and completion.
• Ensures proper scheduling of set up and take down for meetings, events, conferences, and otherwise as directed.
• Reports problems, solutions, and costs associated with management. Provides a weekly status update on any pending projects.
• Responds to and follow up on all client/tenant requests in a timely manner.
• Promotes a positive team attitude with employees, clients, and tenants.
• Implement emergency procedures for hurricanes, tropical storms, other weather events, power outages, floods, pipe leaks, and so forth.
• Develops relationships with tenants and address any maintenance issues reported.
• Serves as primary contact for facility-related emergencies, which may require evening and weekend work.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing in English. Must be able to verbally communicate with all assigned employees, tenants, and leadership. Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Ability to self-perform the simplest repairs required at a facility.
• Ability to complete routine paperwork both manually and digitally.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates excellent time-management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent rapport with visitors, staff, and employees.
• Is self-motivated and takes initiative.
• Ability to execute projects systematically.
• Good craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• Must be able to operate a computer and smartphone and be proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must have 3 years of hands-on experience using a Building Automation System to monitor and troubleshoot HVAC issues.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in building engineering, repair, or facility management and supervising others. Experience working on high-visibility properties and complicated mixed-use portfolios is desired.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crouch, climb, and assist in safely lifting 50 pounds. Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather common in South Florida including extreme heat and humidity.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Must submit to a criminal background check as well as any additional background checks required for a specific client site.