Chief Building Engineer - HALL Arts | Luxury High-Rise

ABOUT US 

Worth Ross Management Company is an award-winning industry leader, and a team of extraordinary people. We have the advantage of recruiting and retaining the best talent in the HOA management industry. Diversity and inclusion are the only paths that allows forward progress and our success as a company stems from that philosophy.  

ABOUT THE ROLE  

This position assumes total responsibility for the “physical plant.” Closely monitors, identifies and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance of the building(s), including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanic, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, other minor building repairs and cleanliness.  Makes recommendations, performs repairs, replacement maintenance and implements preventive maintenance as established by Company procedures and guidelines.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO  

• Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s). 
• Supervises trains and directs maintenance staff through work orders. 
• Plans, monitors, and appraises job results; coaches, counsels and disciplines employees. 
• Assesses repair needs and estimated time needed for repair (including evaluating problems to determine whether or not professional assistance or further instruction is needed in order to complete task/repair). 
• Monitors the functions of service contractors and building repair and maintenance contractors. 
• Inventories and acquisitions maintenance supplies. 
• Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises. 
• Completes reports/work orders of repairs (work needed). 
• On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by General Manager. 
• Schedules and assigns work responsibilities to employees to meet shift requirements. 
• Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job. 
• Administrates preventive/reactive maintenance schedule. 
• Records and evaluates preventive maintenance activities and programs.  
• Oversees or participates in construction, installation, and preventative maintenance. 
• Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment. 
• Orients and trains employees to perform maintenance activities and tasks. 
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment. 
• Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs as long as a permit is not required to conduct the job. 
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE  

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Maintains current knowledge in the field of maintenance repairs and replacements through industry sponsored educational seminars.
• HVAC and/or other related trade licenses/ certifications may be required. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED  

• A minimum of 7-10 years of engineering experience, preferably in high-rise facilities. 

• Should have a specific knowledge of all high-rise electrical, plumbing, stair pressurization, elevators, and mechanical systems.  

• Safety systems knowledge 

• Knowledge of annual inspections, specifically City of Austin requirements  

• Elevator systems knowledge 

• Fire pump and safety system knowledge 

• Trash room / compactor knowledge 

• Some experience with Building Link and Vantaca building management software.  

• An understanding that condo construction is not complete and will take place over the next several months.  This requires a need to deal with partial occupancy issues that impacts how the building systems are managed and operated. 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short term disability (STD)
• Long term disability (LTD)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance 
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)