Engineer, Assistant Chief - VZW

Job Description:

Provide support for the operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment, along with all miscellaneous building systems. May be required to assist with budget development, monthly reports, and conduct annual reviews. May direct maintenance staff in conjunction with the Chief Engineer/Property Manager. If not directly supervised by a Chief Engineer may be required to perform additional managerial duties listed in the Chief Engineer job description.

Essential Job Duties:

• Act as primary back up for the Chief Engineer during short-term absences such as illness and vacation.


• Adhere to the preventative maintenance program. Operate machinery to approved specifications ensuring no downtime attributed to poor operations. 


• Repair machinery as needed, may contact outside providers in the case of machine failure. Document maintenance and repairs in log book at the end of each shift.


• Order supplies and materials as approved by the Building Manager.


• Oversee the storage of supplies and materials received at location.


• Maintain inventory of tools and equipment annually. Ensure model and serial numbers are recorded with exact description of tools and equipment in-house.


• Coordinate and submit monthly reports to management regarding equipment including general preventative maintenance and repair work performed. 


• Respond to tenant complaints and ensure all reasonable measures are taken to satisfy the tenant’s needs in a timely and efficient manner.


• Maintain and check service contractors’ work schedule. Ensure date, time, and repairs are made and properly recorded.


• Ensure that property staff has a complete understanding of the building life safety system. Assist in coordinating all Fire/Life Safety Programs for Management Services and facility personnel.


• Accountable for implementation of national policy.


• Assist in the development of the annual budget and the RFP process for budgeted projects.


• Develop business controls for operations and maintenance areas.


• Assist the Chief Engineer in the selection, training, development and evaluation of other maintenance staff members.


• May provide coverage at other sites on an as needed basis, per management’s request.


• May be on-call after regular business hours.


• May perform other duties as assigned

Skills, Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required


• Minimum of 9 years engineering experience


• Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certified


• Proficient computer and e-mail skills


• Extensive knowledge of all building systems


• Holds necessary/required licenses


• Must have the ability to complete required safety classes that pertain to specific job duties

Working Conditions: Normal-working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements; Occasional all-weather duty.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.