Chief Engineer

Do you aim high? Are you genuinely helpful? Are you looking for a place where you can make a

 

difference, receive ongoing support and training, and build a rewarding, long-lasting career?

 

Then you may be a good fit for FirstService Residential, North America’s foremost property

 

management firm. We’re all about our associates, and as we continue to grow, we’re looking for

 

even more quality people who share our dedication to doing what’s right, improving residents’

 

quality of life, building great relationships and truly making a difference for their clients, their

 

colleagues and themselves. Is that you? If so, we think you should get to know us.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

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.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• 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 property 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 of

 

equipment.

 

• 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.

 

OPERATING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

 

Education/Training:

 

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.

 

Experience/Knowledge/Abilities:

 

Must possess strong maintenance and repair skills in HVAC, cooling towers, chillers, painting,

 

carpentry, plumbing and electricity. Requires a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years general

 

experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy work. Supervisory

 

experience preferred. Computer literacy: Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft

 

offices applications. Word, Excel spreadsheets, and e-mail. Effective written and verbal

 

communication skills. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.

 

Special Requirements/Physical Demands:

 

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.

 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time; be able to reach overhead;

 

have full range of mobility in upper and lower body

 

• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing,

 

bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time, climbing

 

stairs, navigating the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job

 

Functions

 

• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 14 ft on A-frames and

 

21 ft on extension ladders)

 

• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wind, rain,

 

humidity)

 

• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs occasionally to

 

complete assigned job tasks

 

• Communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and

 

written word

 

• Maintain a valid Florida driver’s license

 

DISCLAIMER: This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the

 

right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.