Assistant Chief Engineer
About The Position
The Assistant Chief Engineer is an important member of a team responsible for preventive and scheduled maintenance operations and staff supervision. The role oversees site repairs addressing the physical needs of the property, including its interior, exterior, and grounds. The employee reports directly to the Chief Engineer and the Property Manager of the community. This is a full-time position, generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Some weekend or evening hours may be necessary in emergency situations. The property determines the specific schedule, which may change to accommodate business needs. The employee must be available for emergency calls and able to respond to and address emergency situations within two hours. The role is active and physically demanding. Work may involve exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, extreme site conditions, and loud noise.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance, or handy work.
- Experience performing maintenance work in a similar environment.
- Experience supervising team members.
- Ability to drive for work purposes when urgently needed and a valid Florida driver's license.
- Ability to respond to and address emergency situations within two hours; must be available for emergency calls.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide professional written reports and make maintenance recommendations to the Property Manager and the Client.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb; frequently lift or move items weighing over 30 pounds.
- Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and assign tasks to maintenance staff.
- Maintain a full stock of materials needed to complete work orders.
- Receive and complete work orders.
- Handle jobs performed by property vendors and work alongside those vendors.
- Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Obtain estimates for supplies and repair parts, and order parts and supplies as needed.
- Keep work and common areas clean and free from debris.
- Supervise trash pickup in all common areas and on the property.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
- Provide professional written reports and make recommendations to the Property Manager and the Client regarding the property's maintenance needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
