Assistant Chief Engineer

Direct Hire; $36 – $37/hour

Philadelphia, PA 19102

The Assistant Chief Engineer contributes by designing the effective and consistent delivery of maintenance and operational excellence that enhances the company’s business. The Building Engineer will align the operational and maintenance platform delivery model in support of strategic business plans. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing, or arranging for repairs of all building operating systems at the property.

Responsibilities

• Effectively respond to and resolve tenants service calls

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs

• Effectively interact with and direct contracted service providers

• Supervise, direct and mentor one or more maintenance staff members

• Implement safety programs and protocols

• Professionally and effectively interact with tenant facility personnel

• Effectively perform or direct to be performed routine building maintenance and repair tasks

• Operate building systems, including; access and lighting controls, fire and life safety systems

• Have strong, demonstrated experience operating and troubleshooting HVAC systems and controls

• Develop and maintain a courteous and service-oriented rapport with all customers (tenants, building occupants, vendors, client, co-workers)

• Possess clear and effective written and verbal communications skills

• Have demonstrated proficiency and experience in utilizing current technology tools (hardware and software)

• Maintain relationship with the management and engineering staff to update work orders

• Administer all necessary services to maintain and enhance the value, operating efficiency, and the physical appearance of the property

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• SMA Engineering Course (Recommended)

Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in commercial building maintenance or related industry

• CFC License, and refrigerant licenses preferred

• Available to work occasional overtime and provide after hours on-call emergency response on a rotational basis

• Able to perform the physical requirements of the position; climbing ladders, bending, stooping, lift/carry minimum of 50 pounds, raise arms over head, perform overhead work, work effectively at heights

Skills

• Communication style must be proactive, persuasive, responsive and service oriented

• Demonstrated customer service skills

• Superior time management skills

• A strong Team orientation

• High degree of motivation

• Professional and confident approach to work

• Strong commitment to goals

• Adaptable to change

• Ability to exude calm and confidence in occasionally stressful situations

Compensation

Commensurate based on the Union

Benefits

Benefits and Rules regulated by Local Union 32BJ