Assistant Chief Engineer

About the role

The Assistant Chief Engineer is accountable for the daily leadership of the engineering team, supports the Chief Engineer in the day-to-day operation of the property, and is responsible for providing support on building systems, ensuring critical systems are being maintained as per company and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise all preventative maintenance work
• Work with and support contractors/vendors and building personnel
• Respond to tenant requests and correct problems, make repairs as necessary
• Review building and tenant alterations to assure conformity with design criteria
• Maintain up-to-date files of building plans, equipment specifications, and operating manuals
• Provide hands-on service and maintenance of the building system
• Operate and maintain all HVAC equipment
• Maintain building support, safety, and security equipment
• Maintain inventory of needed spare parts and tools
• Respond to building emergencies
• Maintain emergency, mechanical, operation and environmental records
• Maintain Cost Code ledger, budget spreadsheets, interpret and perform budgetary functions
• Assist Chief Engineer in the coordination of projects and maintenance tasks for engineering crew members
• Assist Chief Engineer with preventive maintenance program for the building's mechanical systems
• Maintain the preventative maintenance work order software
• Perform Chief Engineer functions in his or her absence
• Coordinate vendors to schedule work to be completed in the building
• Coordinate the authorization of vendors and tenants for any approved after-hours work to be completed in the building
• Perform building inspections as required

Qualifications

• Minimum three years building maintenance experience
• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of standard commercial buildings equipment and machinery, especially HVAC systems/chillers
• Microsoft Outlook and Office package and EMS/BAS Software a plus

Physical Demands

• Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine