Chief Engineer - Maintenance

Principle Duties & Responsibilities 

• Direct and supervise the building engineering staff.  This includes scheduling, detailing work assignments, and personnel. 
• Administer and maintain rotating preventative maintenance program on all building equipment.
• Advise the building manager on all systems related incidents and recommend the right course of action.
• Develop uniform scope of work and solicit bids for work not performed by in-house staff on building systems.
• Manage and direct contractors working on building systems.
• Inspect and review building renovation / construction and make recommendations necessary for satisfactory completion to the building manager.
• Maintain quality of work, cost effectively, and complete with minimal interruption of services.
• Anticipate future equipment need, repairs, and advise building manager.
• Recommend energy conservation measures or more efficient means of servicing building systems to the building manager.
• Maintain MSDS file and ensure proper handling and disposal of any waste oil, water, treatment chemicals, and hazardous materials that may be encountered by staff.
• Maintain and keep building drawings, equipment logs, and operating journals current.
• Maintain positive tenant relations and resolve concerns
• Make necessary repairs, replacing belts, sheaves, motors, bearings, changing filters, cleaning coils, punching tubes, cleaning and painting equipment and rooms, rebuilding pumps, replacing sleeves, bearings, packing and seals, and alignment.
• Include in the operation and monitoring of all HVAC equipment, taking equipment readings and documenting every 2 hours the daily meter readings.

 Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE OF PNEUMATICS IS REQUIRED
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a building engineer or chief engineer.
• Must be highly skilled in all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems.
• Able to provide preventive maintenance on air handlers, pumps, chillers, and cooling towers, boilers, supply and exhaust fans, snow melt systems, and air compressors.
• Possess good oral, organizational skills to maintain documentation, and leadership skills. 
• Ability to work flexible hours and perform duties in an orderly fashion under general supervision.  Willing to work early morning hours and be on call as needed.
• Valid New York State driver's license is required.

Physical Requirements

• Normal dexterity required in an office environment including hand-eye coordination, walking, sitting, standing, alertness (attention to detail), and answering of phones.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and operate equipment necessary to perform cleaning/maintenance duties. Ability to climb ladders to heights up to twenty-five feet.
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and sitting while driving to locations.  

Benefits

• 401(k) and matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Company parties and events
• Good work-life balance

Pay Range
$75,000 -$100,000 (willing to negotiate based off experience)
**Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000