Assistant Chief Engineer

Cousins Properties Inc.•Atlanta, GA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Engineer requires hands-on maintenance of building systems for the safe, efficient, and proper operation of assigned properties. This role performs repairs and assists in the operation, monitoring, and performance of preventative maintenance and project administration on building systems as necessary. This role will also perform selected management duties as assigned. In the absence of the Chief Engineer will perform all the duties required of the Chief Engineer on a short-term basis. This position is located in Atlanta, GA. This position is on-site. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of experience in the building maintenance industry
A high school diploma or GED is required
To perform this job successfully the incumbent must work well with others and interface positively with customers
The position requires some specialized training in various types of tools and building equipment
A certified and accredited trade school degree in HVAC, electronic, or other industry related trade may be credited for up to two of the eight years
Requires knowledge and expertise in the operation of heavy equipment such as chillers, generators, switchgear, pumps, air handling units etc.
Must be knowledgeable in basic personal computer operation and capable of producing basic spreadsheets, memos, and e-mail messages. Typing skills are beneficial to the position.
Equivalent union training and certification is also acceptable
Should be knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of the following tools: Ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, multimeters, amp probes, anemometers (airflow meter & hood), pressure gauges, drain augers, plungers, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguishers
This is an entry-level management position. Must have prior experience with assigning team projects, helping, and teaching others, and accepting responsibility for actions and results.
Responsiveness - Need to perform responsibilities with an acute sense of urgency to meet the needs of others; respond to solve problems; willing to accept a variety of tasks associated with this position
Integrity - Demonstrate sound business ethics; consistently comply with organizational values; protect confidential information
Customer Service - Demonstrate optimum customer service delivery while performing all job functions
Communication - Able to clearly express ideas; present verbal information in a straightforward manner; ask questions in order to open channels of communication; listen to understand perspective of others
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning and repair/maintenance tasks
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, handling objects, reaching with hands and arms, talking, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity