HVAC Assistant Chief Engineer

About the role

The Assistant Chief Engineer will oversee the smooth operation and maintenance of a commercial building's HVAC systems, including chillers, cooling towers, and HVAC-Energy Management Systems. This role requires a combination of technical expertise and leadership experience, with a focus on maintaining a safe and efficient environment for customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall site activities and/or projects, including personnel management.
• Set work performance standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Escalate significant issues to executive management within 24 hours of occurrence.
• Work efficiently to ensure effective time management and minimize completion time.
• Keep logs of errors as necessary.
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with customers, vendors, contractors, and team members to foster a collaborative and harmonious work environment.
• Address performance issues related to personnel, technology, and processes.
• Manage budgets and standards for the site.
• All work by external vendors must receive prior approval from the property manager.
• Attend all defined account status meetings.
• Regularly inspect all site aspects to ensure aesthetic appeal and upkeep.
• Manage inventory and equipment usage.
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance, mechanical, and electrical issues as they arise.
• Promptly address any potential hazards to comply with safety regulations.
• Train security personnel in the technical operations of fire alarms, building security, irrigation sprinklers, light outages, and other essential safety equipment.
• Conduct daily checks on cooling towers, chillers, pumps, compressors, and all mechanical equipment.
• Periodically inspect air handlers, exhaust fans, timers, etc.
• Manage inventory and equipment usage.
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance, mechanical, and electrical issues as they arise.
• Promptly address any potential hazards to comply with safety regulations.
• Train security personnel in the technical operations of fire alarms, building security, irrigation sprinklers, light outages, and other essential safety equipment.
• Conduct daily checks on cooling towers, chillers, pumps, compressors, and all mechanical equipment.
• Periodically inspect air handlers, exhaust fans, timers, etc.
• Create, prepare, edit, and approve reports on account status as requested or within defined timeframes.
• Write and issue disciplinary actions, in conjunction with HR, to address and correct employee behaviors and performance.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent credential.
• A college degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• EPA Universal Certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Availability to work 24/7, including on-call duties, weekend shifts, and responding to emergency calls/projects as needed.
• Strong command of English (reading and writing).
• Previous management/supervision experience combined with engineering/maintenance skills is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent public relations skills, along with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of basic building maintenance and proper use of power tools is necessary.
• Physically capable of lifting over 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, and performing tasks such as stretching, kneeling, bending, crawling, and climbing.

Skills

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent credential.
• A college degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• EPA Universal Certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Availability to work 24/7, including on-call duties, weekend shifts, and responding to emergency calls/projects as needed.
• Strong command of English (reading and writing).
• Previous management/supervision experience combined with engineering/maintenance skills is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent public relations skills, along with strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of basic building maintenance and proper use of power tools is necessary.
• Physically capable of lifting over 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, and performing tasks such as stretching, kneeling, bending, crawling, and climbing.

Benefits

Hawaiian Building Maintenance offers a comprehensive benefits package including a healthcare plan, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and a flexible spending account among others.

Pay

$80,000 - $81,000 annual salary

Schedule

Monday - Friday: Variable hours (Must be available on weekends and holidays; subject to meetings and events)

Contact Information

Hawaiian Building Maintenance
1013 Kawaiahao Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(by appointment only, no walk-ins)