Chief Building Engineer

Overview

As a Chief Building Engineer, you will closely monitor, identify, and communicate problems in every phase of general maintenance of the building(s), including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, other minor building repairs, and cleanliness. Makes recommendations, performs repairs, and replacement maintenance, and implements preventative maintenance as established by First Service Residential procedures and guidelines.

$85,000-$100,000 annually

• Work with the assigned Community Manager and/or Assistant Manager (if assigned) as an integral part of the management/maintenance team.
• Provide the assigned Community Manager with Budget recommendations pertaining to Routine, Preventative, Emergency, Corrective, and Scheduled/Replacement maintenance.
• Assist the Board of Directors with their mandate of maintaining the Association in the best interests of the Membership. This includes all contractual and legal obligations.
• Ensure that the curb appeal of the Community is maintained to the Board’s expectations and that all internal and external common areas are free of trash and debris at all times, notating all repairs. Ensure that any graffiti is promptly removed.
• Dumpster enclosures are kept clean and orderly. Damages to enclosures and or gates/doors are reported to the assigned Community Manager promptly so that corrective action may be taken.
• Ensure that lighting inspections are performed on a regular basis (as determined by the Board or assigned Community Manager) documenting problem areas and/or fixtures. A lighting log is to be maintained to track the frequency of replacements and to identify problematic fixtures or areas that may require an electrician or other specialty trade to correct the issue(s). Reports are provided to the assigned Community Manager for review and action.
• Ensure that inventories for consumables (light bulbs, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, etc.) are updated regularly and provided to the assigned Community Manager. Issues are followed up in a timely manner and in accordance with the Association’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure the associations’ asset inventory is maintained and updated as required. Asset Inventory is to be provided to the assigned Community Manager for appropriate action(s) and filing.
• Ensure proper knowledge of Emergency Systems (i.e. Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Fire Monitoring, Generator) if applicable.
• Ensure that site maps are complete and updated as required, depicting locations of all water, gas, and electrical shutoffs.
• Provide input and leadership in planning future maintenance projects, preventative maintenance schedules, and scheduled maintenance as the assigned community matures. This includes drafting/revising preventative maintenance schedules, and emergency maintenance policies as required.
• Training (or arranging the training of) maintenance staff regarding their duties and expectations. Ensure maintenance staff are provided with any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the proper use of PPE in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Provide input to the assigned Community Manager in resolving maintenance issues between the Board and First Service Residential.
• Assist the assigned Community Manager in preparing bid specifications (RFPs), meeting with contractors/vendors, and obtaining bids as applicable.
• Ensure the satisfaction of the Board with First Service Residential performance pertaining to maintenance and promote the positive contributions of maintenance and RMI to the Association. Attend Board meetings as requested by the Board and/or assigned Community Manager.
• Maintains qualifications for CPO and/or HVAC Certificates. Tracks credits to ensure that any required continuing education is obtained to prevent a lapse in Certificate(s).
• Provide monthly maintenance reports to the assigned Community Manager; and any additional reports as required.
• Maintain proper dress and hygiene standards in accordance with First Service Residential policy.
• Record and evaluate preventive maintenance activity logs. Provide all Maintenance logs…