Assistant Chief Engineer

Job Description

This is for a class A high rise building in Miami.

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Summary:

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The Assistant Chief Engineer is accountable for the daily leadership of the engineering team, supports the Chief Engineer in the day-to-day operation of the property, and is responsible for providing support on building systems, ensuring critical systems are being maintained as per company and industry standards.

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Essential Responsibilities:

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• Plan, schedule, and supervise all preventative maintenance work.
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• Work with and support contractors/vendors and building personnel.
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• Respond to tenant requests and correct problems, make repairs as necessary.
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• Review building and tenant alterations to assure conformity with design criteria.
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• Maintain up-to-date files of building plans, equipment specifications, and operating manuals.
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• Provide hand-on service and maintenance of the building system.
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• Operate and maintain all HVAC equipment.
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• Maintain building support, safety, and security equipment.
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• Maintain inventory of needed spare parts and tools.
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• Respond to building emergencies.
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• Maintain emergency, mechanical, operation and environmental records.
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• Maintain Cost Code ledger, budget spreadsheets, interpret and perform budgetary functions.
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• Assists Chief Engineer in the coordination of projects and maintenance tasks for engineering crew members.
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• Assists Chief engineer with preventive maintenance program for the building’s mechanical systems.
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• Maintains the preventative maintenance work order software.
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• Performs Chief Engineer functions in his or her absence.
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• Coordination of vendors to schedule work to be completed in the building.
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• Coordinates the authorization of vendors and tenants for any approved after-hours word to be completed in the building.
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• Performs building inspections as required.
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Qualifications:

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• Minimum three years building maintenance experience.
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• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
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• Extensive knowledge of standard commercial buildings equipment and machinery, especially HVAC systems/chillers.
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• Microsoft Outlook and office package and EMS/BAS Software a plus.
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Physical Demands:

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• Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices.
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• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.
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