Chief building Engineer - Miami Beach, United States - FirstService Residential Florida

Description

Job Overview:

This position assumes total responsibility for the physical plant. Closely monitors, identifies, and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance of the building(s), including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanic, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, other minor building repairs and cleanliness. Makes recommendations, performs repairs, replacement maintenance and implements preventive maintenance as established by Company procedures and guidelines.

Your Responsibilities:

Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s).

Supervises, trains, and directs maintenance staff through work orders.

• monitors, and appraises job results, coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees.
• repair needs and estimated time needed for repair (including evaluating problems to determine whether professional assistance or further instruction is needed to complete task/repair).
• the functions of service contractors and building repair and maintenance contractors.
• and acquisitions maintenance supplies.
• disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises.
• reports/work orders of repairs (work needed).
• call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager.
• and assigns work responsibilities to employees to meet shift requirements.
• materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job.
• preventive/reactive maintenance schedule.
• and evaluates preventive maintenance activities and programs.
• or participates in construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• corrective maintenance or repair on equipment.
• and trains employees to perform maintenance activities and tasks.
• safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs if a permit is not required to conduct the job.
• to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

Skills & Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency preferred. Maintains current knowledge in the field of

maintenance repairs and replacements through industry sponsored educational seminars.

HVAC and/or other related trade licenses/ certifications may be required.

Must possess strong maintenance and repair skills in HVAC, cooling towers, chillers, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electricity.

Requires a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy work.

Supervisory experience preferred.

Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft offices applications - Word, Excel spreadsheets, and e-mail.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.

Maintain a valid Florida drivers license.