Chief Building Engineer

Job Overview

The Chief Building Engineer assumes total responsibility for the "Physical Plant." Closely monitors, identifies and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance of the mechanical infrastructure, and oversees and delegates the work including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, other minor building repairs and cleanliness; this is not a comprehensive list and only highlights some but not all of the plethora of duties within the community.

Makes recommendations, performs repairs, replacement, maintenance and implements preventive maintenance as established by company procedures and guidelines.

Compensation $80,k
First Service Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a client’s property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client’s directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

• 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.
• 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.
• Possess the requisite licenses and permits required by local laws and ordinances to operate, repair and maintain the facility equipment and systems.
• 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 supervisor, 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.
• Carry out policies and procedures of the customer and First Service Residential concerning safety, administrative requirements, standards, practices and work methods.
• Must be able to perform maintenance and hands‑on engineering work as required on projects.
• Perform any additional…