Chief Engineer

KW Property Management Careers•Miami, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer position is fundamental to the administrative and operational functions of the Company/Property, requiring established organizational skills, attention to detail, solid time management, and good interpersonal skills. As the key employee responsible for the building's interior and exterior operations, the Chief Engineer is essential to the longevity of all equipment and the aesthetic nature of the property. This role demands performing job duties with a view toward projecting a professional and competent image, with a strong emphasis on customer service in a friendly and outgoing manner, while meeting timelines and maintaining a clean atmosphere. The position is fundamental to all mechanical functions of the community and involves close collaboration with the Association Manager and their maintenance team to operate the community and facilitate solutions to all types of maintenance problems. Strong leadership, customer service, technical, and problem-solving abilities are required.

Requirements

High School Degree
Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience as a Maintenance employee in a supervisory role in hi-rise buildings or hotel operations.
Strong working knowledge of basic trades, such as, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and painting standard principles and practices.
Ability to analyze and interpret technical aspects, pumps, and motors, mechanical systems with a similar degree of complexity.
Proficient and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications.
Valid Florida driver’s license
Ability to react and address all emergency situations in a timely manner, generally within 2 hours.
Must be available and go to the property in the event of an emergency, which may be night and/or weekends.

Nice To Haves

AA degree in industry

Responsibilities

Performs the day to day routine maintenance of the building utilizing their maintenance staff in a leadership role.
Develops and adheres to the preventative maintenance program for the community, updating as needed.
Supervises all building repairs done by outside vendors, reporting to the Association Manager satisfactory/unsatisfactory completion.
Maintains an operating environment to achieve a satisfactory level of resident’s service.
Monitors all systems of the building and performs any and all basic repairs as needed.
Demonstrates a routine and effective ability to adjust to changing circumstances.
Responds to phone calls and correspondence in a timely, professional manner.
Encourages maintenance staff to behave in a professional manner and comply with company’s safety standards.
Motivates staff to work as a team.
Creates a maintenance report, which depicts an update on the actual condition of the property, progress of specific projects, and makes clear and concise recommendations.
Observes all safety standards and participates in the Company’s efforts to provide a safe work environment.
Understands and follows the directions and tasks given by direct supervisor and conscientiously completes them.
Organizes time effectively and successfully balances the competing demands of multiple projects.
Keeps up to date equipment maintenance logs, inventory, and updates the preventative maintenance manual quarterly.
Assists the Property Manager with interviewing, training, staff development, and scheduling.