Chief Engineer

Chief Building Engineer

Supervise the performance, operations, and maintenance of all, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire life safety and critical systems back-up ensuring operation within design capabilities are achieving proper environmental conditions prescribed by building management. Including Cooling towers, fire pumps, generators and domestic water pumps.
Document all performance related issues timely.
Oversee and supervise the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems. Strive toward a goal of zero downtime in operations by virtue of reliable system performance and preventative maintenance programs.
Perform requisite daily communication with building management on matters relating to the services performed through E-Mail and Work Orders when appropriate.
Develop operating and training instructions for procedures of equipment and systems.
Establish, maintain and perform periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment as identified in Manufacturer's Equipment Specifications.
Administer an effective and accountable Preventative Maintenance system tailored to the facility.
Monitor and supervise subcontracted jobs to when it is not practical for them to be performed in-house, or as may be requested by building management.
Implement and monitor an effective energy conservation and management program to ensure measures are taken to keep operating costs at a minimum.
Ensure that maintenance manuals and equipment checklists are in place and maintained current.
Provide direct communication and support for staff as well as open door policy to communicate direct reports concerns and ideas about facility improvements and deficiencies.
In conjunction with the General Manager, establish a program for the acquisition, storage and accountability of all operating materials, tools and equipment.
Maintain Connect work order system for the control and assignment of all on-call and unscheduled services by the customer. This system is to include the work performed, where applied, personnel assignments, time and material estimates, and authorization.
Ensure that work responsibilities are allocated properly among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods and procedures that are designed to obtain low cost and efficient operation.
Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels.
Perform any additional duties as assigned.
Responsible for vendor interface pertaining to all matters/issues related to infrastructure and facilities maintenance/repairs
Monitor and maintain optimum performance of all building systems to include mechanical, electrical/electronic, fire life safety, smoke control, security, HVAC and water circulation system.
Prepares and maintains a professional monthly preventative maintenance log of all scheduled maintenance for management and the Board of Directors to review on a monthly basis. Creates, updates and completes all assigned Common Area work orders.
Supervises all maintenance vendors when on-site to ensure work is being performed to exceptional standards which includes recommendations for vendor termination/hiring.
Respond to inquiries and investigate and resolve problems related to homeowner complaints.
Assist in the Annual Budget planning process and regularly monitor expenditures.
Adhere to the preventative maintenance program.
Completes all Daily Task Logs for the management and Board of Directors.

Education/Training/Certifications/Licenses:

High school diploma or equivalency required. Completion of college level or vocational school course in the fields of Electrical, HVAC, mechanical and plumbing is strongly preferred.

May require HVAC certification, CPO certification or other certifications that me be required by property.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

Three (3) to four (4) years of supervisory experience as a Maintenance Supervisor or similar position required. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Computer literacy:

Intermediate command of computer hardware/software is required; specifically, knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Language requirements:

Multiple language fluency may be required or preferred, depending on community.

Travel and availability requirements:

May be required to travel for training sessions off-site on an as needed basis. Ability to work extended hours and weekends if required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 50lbs. following appropriate safety procedures: Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time. Crawl in small and tight spaces. Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain). Walk and climb stairs. Handle, grasp, feel objects and equipment. Reach with hands and arms. Communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and written. Ability to quickly and easily navigate property/buildings are required to meet the job functions. Repeat various motions with wrists, hands and fingers. Ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms. Driving when necessary (may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.) Ability to climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 12-16 ft).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

Work will be divided between indoor and outdoor work. The proportion of indoor to outdoor work will fluctuate. May be exposed to weather conditions such as heat, cold or rain while working outdoors.

DISCLAIMER: This is not an all-inclusive job description. In addition, management has the right to change any portion of this job description at any time and for any reason.