Chief Building Engineer

Please Note:

• Must have 5+ years’ experience as a Building Engineer in a modern, multi-family high rise.
• No relocation assistance provided.

Job Description:

We are looking for a professional Chief Building Engineer to join our team. As a Chief Building Engineer you will make a unique and valuable contribution to our community by ensuring that our building appliances and infrastructure are functioning at peak efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises a team of Service Technicians.
• Ensures all services requests for the building are completed in a timely, professional and courteous manner consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards.
• Ensures vacant apartment homes are “market ready” in a timely manner. Oversees duties to restore apartments to “market ready” status, including inspect vacated apartments, complete make-ready checklists, oversee vendor. Maintains accurate records regarding service requests received and completed apartment make-ready status work in progress, etc.
• Preventative Maintenance- develops cleaning and mechanical maintenance schedule, including yearly inspection and testing schedule. Maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials to handle most common repairs and situations.
• Mechanical- knowledge of machines, computers, tools and other equipment, including their designs, uses, repairs, and maintenance. Includes electrical and plumbing layout of a high rise building, along with HVAC Domestic water systems (proper certification may be required).
• Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling. Responsible for appliances (installation and minor repairs), tile/carpet/wood flooring, and gas fixtures and appliances (when applicable), door locks and repining and locks, drywall and plaster repair, finish carpentry and hardware installation, waste management repairs (chutes, compactors)
• Maintains the overall condition of the building and grounds, including outside custodial duties as required. Monitors and ensure operational security systems, fire protection equipment, entry systems, and emergency power systems.

Requirements

Basic requirements

• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required for this position.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Provide own basic tools and are knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance tools.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Building Engineer in a modern, multi-family high rise. Prior Supervisory experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical repairs, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and refurbishing.
• Familiarity with various appliances.
• Highly approachable personality with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to after-hour emergencies, when on-call duty is assigned.
  

Benefits

• Generous Rental Discounts
• Robust Benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time-Off
• Training Opportunities and Education Reimbursement