Chief Engineer HVAC

Hawaiian Building Maintenance (HBM) has been providing quality service since 1957. We are one of the largest facility service providers in the State of Hawaii. We are looking for a full-time Chief Building Engineer for a commercial office building in Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 (Downtown Oahu). Engineering: hands‑on maintenance experience required including troubleshooting, project management, HVAC, plumbing & electrical. We are looking for a hands‑on manager who is highly organized, able to multi‑task, has excellent administrative skills, able to manage workers, and project scheduling.

Excellent communication skills; ability to work with customers important. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Downtown Oahu (Honolulu, HI 96813)

• Healthcare plan option (medical, vision, prescription drug insurance)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending option
• Vacation pay
• Holiday pay
• 401k plan
• Direct deposit available
• Competitive wages

• Manage the overall activities of the site and/or projects, including the personnel performing the work.
• Establish work performance standards and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Elevate major issues to executive management within 24 hrs of the occurrence.
• Work efficiently to maintain good time management and minimize time needed to complete the work. Maintain logs of errors as required.
• Maintain and foster good working relationships with the customers, vendors, contractors and team members to promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment.
• Correct performance issues for personnel, technology and processes.
• Maintain budgets and standards for the site. Any work completed by outside vendors must first be approved by the property manager. Participate in all defined account status meetings.
• Periodically inspect all aspects of the site to ensure that the premises are aesthetically attractive and well maintained.
• Manage inventory and equipment usage.
• Troubleshoot and correct maintenance, mechanical and/or electrical errors as needed/occurrence. Take prompt action to correct any potential hazards caused by errors to be compliant with safety hazards.
• Train security personnel in technical areas of operation of fire alarm, security of the building, irrigation sprinklers, light outages and any other equipment that may be necessary for safety and security reasons.
• Check daily:
  Cooling towers, chillers, pumps, compressors and all mechanical equipment.
• Check periodically: air handlers, exhaust fans, timers, etc.
• Maintain and monitor work schedules and time sheets.
• Create, prepare, edit and approve reports on the status of the account as requested or under defined time periods.
• Write and issue discipline, following HR concurrence, to notify and correct employee behaviors and performance.

• Must pass background check.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• EPA universal certification required.
• Hawaii Driver's License required.
• Availability to work 24/7: on-call, weekend work, and assist emergency calls/projects as needed.
• College degree in Engineering, business or related field is preferred.
• Previous management/supervisory and engineering/maintenance skills are required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent public relations skills, oral and written communication abilities are required.
• Knowledge of basic building maintenance and proper use of power tools is required.
• Capable to lift 50+ lbs., standing for extended periods of time, stretching, kneeling, bending, crawling, climbing, etc.

Monday to Friday varies 7am - 4pm (On-call 24/7 to respond to emergencies as needed after hours, weekends, and holidays)

$100,000/annual salary

Hawaiian Building Maintenance

Office: 1013 Kawaiahao Street Honolulu, HI 96814

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