Chief Engineer (Union) - Live In

About the role

The Chief Engineer is a union represented maintenance position that assists the Chief Engineer and/or the property manager with his/her responsibility in the maintenance, cleaning, servicing, heating, and operations of the premises.

Responsibilities

• Able to assist the Head Janitor with all his job functions
• Prioritizes work orders
• Establishes daily/weekly work schedules for maintenance staff
• Follows up on work assignments for efficient, thorough completion and resident satisfaction
• Maintains proper records relevant to work completed and regularly updates administrative staff of work order status
• Maintains record of types, and frequency of, service requests received
• Makes recommendations for contract services and supervises contract maintenance workers
• Maintain inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies monthly or as required
• Recommends purchases of supplies, equipment, and services; obtains management approval before purchase
• Trains new maintenance staff members and provides janitorial/maintenance assistance as needed
• Maintains good security practices
• Responsible for key control system for the entire property
• Informs management of resident needs when appropriate
• Repairs forced air furnaces and minor repairs to steam and hot water systems
• Establishes preventive maintenance schedule work on all equipment
• Maintains updated preventive maintenance information (e.g., location all equipment, of extra parts for appliances, equipment serial numbers, and service telephone numbers)
• Prepares and stays current on condition and turnover status of vacant apartments
• Maintains workshops or utility room clean, orderly, and safe
• Provides role model for maintenance staff by following all company procedures and providing excellent customer service
• Identifies present and future needs of property
• Ensures staff follows work safety procedures
• Attends punch list inspections for all new units; handles construction related items
• Obtains thorough knowledge of power, water, and gas turnoffs, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants
• Assists in all aspects of the property's maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventive, corrective, deferred and emergency maintenance
• Maintains exterior and public lighting
• Clears gutters and downspouts
• Repairs minor structural wear and damage to buildings
• Cares for lawn, plants, shrubs, and flowers
• Cleans sidewalks, alleyways, hallways, and public areas
• Paints when required
• Services appliances, equipment, plumbing, electrical system, etc.
• Picks up trash on property and cleans garbage area and dumpsters
• Watches out for the unusual and reports it to management
• Performs limited exterminating services when required
• Assists at other properties as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Supervises/assigns work of janitorial and maintenance staff and oversees contractors on projects
• Provides input towards new employee hiring, training, and reviews

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• 3-5 years maintenance experience in apartment buildings
• 2 years' team lead experience required
• Certificate of Training Program completion preferred
• Maintain union certifications as required by the position and the bargaining agreement
• Must maintain UPCS Inspections Certification with 6 months of hire
• Basic computer skills including MS office software (Outlook, Excel & Word) preferred
• Highly organized, able to multitask, and self-motivated
• Able to work with lawn machinery and power tools
• Working knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and refurbishing
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to inspire, motivate and lead staff
• Possess and maintain good safety habits
• Willing to perform any task that is required (i.e., janitorial, gardening, etc.)
• Familiar with HVAC system and various appliances