Assistant Director Facilities Engineering

VHC Health•Arlington, VA
•$110,406 - $209,768

About The Position

Under the general administrative direction of the Director, the Assistant Director Facilities Engineering directly supervises Facilities Engineering personnel responsible for operating and maintaining multiple buildings and structures. The role coordinates and supervises preventive and corrective maintenance of building systems across VHC Health facilities and structures, and supervises the Chief Engineer and staff performing this work. The position oversees spring and fall seasonal maintenance of equipment such as rooftop equipment, split systems, VAV boxes, exhaust and supply fans and units, cooling towers, and boilers, coordinating work to ensure completion before seasonal equipment start-up. Seasonal preventive maintenance and start-ups are performed by contracted services. The Assistant Director oversees and manages contractors performing preventive maintenance, seasonal start-ups, and assigned corrective work, ensuring that work complies with contracts and VHC Health and industry standards. This work supports preserving and extending the estimated useful life of VHC Health buildings and their components. The role provides coaching and counseling to staff and supervisors, conducts annual performance reviews as required, and trains staff to perform preventive maintenance and seasonal equipment checks in accordance with industry standards, codes, and OSHA requirements. VHC Health offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage subject to eligibility requirements, along with additional wellness and retirement benefits. The organization also states its commitment to wage transparency and equitable pay practices.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience as a General Mechanic, General Engineer, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a certificate from an approved general or special engineering trade course.
  • Class III DC or MD Boiler Operator's License.

Responsibilities

  • Directly supervise Facilities Engineering personnel responsible for the operation and maintenance of multiple buildings and structures.
  • Coordinate and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of building systems across VHC Health facilities and structures.
  • Supervise the Chief Engineer and staff performing facilities maintenance work.
  • Coordinate spring and fall seasonal maintenance and ensure required work is completed before equipment start-up.
  • Oversee and manage contractors performing preventive maintenance, seasonal start-ups, and assigned corrective work.
  • Ensure contractor work meets contractual requirements and VHC Health and industry standards.
  • Support preserving and extending the estimated useful life of VHC Health buildings and associated components.
  • Provide coaching and counseling to staff and supervisors and conduct annual performance reviews as required.
  • Train staff to perform preventive maintenance and seasonal equipment checks in accordance with industry standards, codes, and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Dental coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Additional wellness benefits.
  • Retirement benefits.
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