Chief Building Engineer

Description

• Implement preventative maintenance plans, being on call for after-hours emergencies, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and safety laws. This includes conducting regular property inspections and maintaining a safe, drug, and alcohol-free workplace.
• Regularly liaise with the property manager, respond to maintenance emergencies, and follow up with customers to ensure their satisfaction. Maintain meticulous records and provide cost-saving initiatives for review.
• Review and prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion and resident satisfaction. Manage the work order process efficiently and maintain records in the computer software.
• Supervise and ensure the proper maintenance of the property and grounds. This includes safely directing maintenance staff and developing a highly skilled team of Maintenance Technicians.
• Troubleshooting and repair various systems, such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, to maintain the property's functionality.
• Maintain the property's operating budget and secure competitive bids for supplies and services.
• Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of the community, including ensuring compliance with fire and safety codes and overseeing construction projects. Promptly reporting employee injuries is also part of this role.
• Actively mentor and train maintenance team members to enhance their skills and knowledge, fostering a highly skilled team capable of delivering efficient and effective maintenance services.
• May occasionally be required to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifting heavier items with assistance of team members or lifting equipment
• Process purchase orders (POs) and invoices to keep costs under control.
• May be required to push or pull items and reach overhead

Requirements

• May require working in confined spaces, heights and potentially hazardous areas
• Must be able to operate various maintenance tools including power tools, ladders and lifts.
• Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment
• Valid driver’s license – Required
• CPO – Preferred
• May require dexterity of hands and fingers and ability to grasp tools
• Must be able to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders and access various areas of the property
• High school diploma or GED – Preferred
• Must be able to hear to detect sounds indicating potential issues, such as machinery noises or alarms
• Must be able to see to perform inspections, read blueprints and schematics and read computer screens
• EPA certification required
• A minimum of one year of supervisory experience – Preferred
• Two years of multifamily maintenance experience and/or training; or a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management
• Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
• May be required to bend, stoop or kneel

Benefits

• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
• Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
• Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)
• 401(k) with robust company match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance