Assistant Chief Building Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Assistant Chief Engineer to assist the Senior Chief Engineer in directing the engineering department’s operations, providing technical and administrative support, preplanning mechanical preventive maintenance, and supervising maintenance personnel in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical equipment and systems. The Assistant Chief Engineer also assumes the Chief Engineer’s responsibilities as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct maintenance staff on shift and monitor performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Perform and/or direct the performance of all maintenance departmental service requests, ensuring work is accomplished efficiently with minimal disruption.
• Provide training and supervision to expand the capabilities of the operations staff.
• Supervise and implement the preventative maintenance program, including scheduling, delegating tasks, ordering parts and equipment, and maintaining inventory.
• Direct the performance of contracted maintenance work as needed.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies.
• Prepare and submit purchase-order requests, develop sources for stock materials, and perform periodic supply checks.
• Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team, with the objective of safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively operating machinery and systems.
• Perform additional job duties as requested.

Desired Competency, Experience and Skills

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 5+ years related work experience; supervisory experience preferred
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent preferred
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (or within 90 days of employment)
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service

This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.