Residential Building Engineer

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of painting and cleaning of the property (internal and external)
• Maintenance work (including mechanical work), code work, fire alarm check, capital improvement projects completed in-house
• Schedule any capital improvement projects and apartment work
• Set the scope, get bids, check contractors and submit for approval when improvements are done with outside contractors
• Repair all appliances (refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, etc.); obtain prices and quotes for appliances when necessary
• Repair and ensure all boiler machinery is kept in good working condition; includes completion of monthly inspection reports
• Snow removal where applicable
• Order pool supplies and ensure that they are maintained properly where applicable
• Maintain good tenant relations and inform General Manager of any potential or existing problems
• Manage the night and weekend maintenance staff; includes bus drivers where applicable
• Ensure that maintenance staff completes all work orders in a timely, professional and courteous manner
• Hire and terminate maintenance staff in cooperation with General Manager; includes cleaners, painters, grounds people, courtesy officers, etc.
• Ensure that payroll is submitted accurately and in a timely fashion for the maintenance staff
• Work with General Manager on a daily basis for scheduling, budgeting, etc.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Additional education preferred
• HVAC certification
• Certification in electrical (commercial and residential)
• Universal certification to be obtained within one year of hire
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
• Licensed pool operator if the community maintains a pool
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate instructions accurately