Assistant Chief Engineer
About The Position
The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and repair of building systems at an on-site facility in Syracuse, New York. Systems include HVAC and refrigeration, plumbing, electrical equipment, fire/life-safety systems, emergency backup systems, hot water systems, and building controls. The role analyzes system performance, identifies and corrects malfunctions, and maintains tenant comfort and building services. The position performs and coordinates preventive and general maintenance, assists with contractor work and inspections, orders repair and maintenance supplies, and supports client change requests. It also responds to tenant service requests and temperature complaints, operates building mechanical equipment and controls, and follows established safety procedures. The employee must be able to respond to emergencies outside regular hours and participate in planned after-hours maintenance. The position requires hands-on data center or critical-facility experience, including UPS systems, CRACs, emergency generators, and switchgear, as well as supervisory experience. Physical work includes frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and overhead work; lifting up to 50 pounds and working on ladders up to 30 feet are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC.
- Universal Technician certification for CFCs / Universal CFC EPA certification.
- At least 5 years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.
- Hands-on experience in a data center or critical facility, including UPS systems, CRACs, emergency generators, and switchgear.
- Ability to analyze system operation, determine the cause of problems or malfunctions, and take corrective action.
- Ability to respond to emergency conditions during off-hours and weekends and to perform planned after-hours maintenance.
- Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to perform frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and overhead work; lift up to 50 pounds; use ladders up to 30 feet; and climb a ladder with a 300-pound weight limit while carrying an approximately 20-pound tool bag.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Nice To Haves
- Trade school education, union training, military service, or college.
- Experience operating and maintaining building electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including programmable controllers (PLC) and BAS.
Responsibilities
- Monitor mechanical, electrical, fire/life-safety, emergency backup, and hot water systems; analyze operation, identify malfunctions, and take corrective action.
- Monitor, adjust, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including chillers, boilers, pumps, valves, piping, filters, and ventilation equipment.
- Monitor building control systems, make repairs and recalibrations, and operate direct digital control systems to support HVAC operation and tenant comfort.
- Start up and shut down equipment as required, respond to safety issues, and assist outside contractors with major overhauls and annual mechanical equipment inspections.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks and assist with scheduling maintenance to minimize disruption to building services.
- Direct contracted maintenance work when needed and order parts and equipment for repairs, maintenance, and new installations.
- Report impending shortages of supplies or materials to the Chief Engineer.
- Perform general maintenance, including cleaning mechanical and equipment rooms, maintaining lighting, and keeping parts organized in the tool room and workshop.
- Assist with writing, managing, executing, and supervising client-required Change Requests.
- Respond to tenant temperature complaints and complete assigned HVAC, plumbing, water-treatment, and general maintenance tasks.
- Perform or support light and ballast replacement, valve and elevator inspections, generator maintenance, restroom repairs, and ceiling tile replacement.
- Operate equipment such as CRACs, VAVs, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, BMS computers, and fire alarm systems.
- Participate in JCAP (OCP or ESCP).
- Follow JLL and Carrier safety standards, write and follow Job Hazard Assessments, and record good catches and near misses in the CMO safety system.
- Record equipment readings and make adjustments to ensure proper operation.
- Safely store, use, and dispose of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
- Check tool and instrument inventory periodically and monitor the quality and pricing of outside contractors' maintenance work.
- Respond to emergency conditions outside regular hours and on weekends, and perform planned after-hours maintenance.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
- Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
