Assistant Chief Building Engineer

Assistant Chief Building Engineer

McGough Facility Management (MFM) is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to our clients. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in facility and property management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.

The Assistant Chief Building Engineer is responsible for assisting the Chief Building Engineer and Sr. Property Manager to ensure that all building systems, equipment, and facilities are functioning safely, efficiently, and in optimal condition. This role includes HVAC operations, preventive maintenance, general repairs, inspections, and providing strong customer service to tenants, vendors and stakeholders. This position performs advanced building engineering duties while providing daily leadership, supervision, technical direction, and operational support to the engineering team and on-site vendors.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma
• 8+ years of commercial building maintenance or related experience
• Demonstrated advanced experience operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing commercial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
• HVAC preventive maintenance, repair, and operations experience
• First Class C Boiler's License
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, fire life safety systems, and Emergency Management Systems (EMS)/Building Automated Systems (BAS) platforms (Niagra and Tridium would be preferred)
• Ability to work independently and efficiently on routine assignments
• Supervisory ability or experience
• Ability to participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for emergencies
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record (per McGough Fleet Policy)
• Working knowledge or liquid cooled chillers and cooling towers

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as SMA, SMT, BOMI SMA/FMA, or equivalent.
• Chief C Boiler's License
• Hydronic Boiler experience
• Universal Refrigerant License
• Post Secondary Mechanical Engineering Studies
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Experience assisting with operating budgets and capital planning.

Skills:

• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and mechanical systems.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and coordinate multiple maintenance activities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, documentation, and project coordination abilities.
• Working with a knowledge of budgeting, purchasing, vendor management, and contract administration.
• Ability to coach and mentor maintenance personnel while maintaining accountability and performance expectations.
• Knowledge of safe operating and maintenance of small to medium machinery
• Maintain a positive and helpful attitude
• Ability to work independently on routine assignments
• Good verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
• Follow directions, comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Write correspondence and memos and perform mathematical computations.
• Complete records or report information in standard format in accordance with department processes.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standard situations.
• Good computer skills to complete work responsibilities and produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper English sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.

Core Responsibilities:

Building System Operations:

• Assist the Chief Building Engineer in overseeing the daily operation of all building systems.
• Monitor, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, optimize, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and Building Automation Systems/Emergency Management System.
• Ensure building systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Respond to equipment failures and building emergencies.

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