Chief Engineer

KW Property Management Careers•Highland Beach, FL

About The Position

The Chief Engineer is a key employee responsible for the building’s interior and exterior operations, the longevity of equipment, and the property’s appearance. The position supports the administrative and operational functions of the property and works closely with the Association Manager and maintenance team to operate the community and resolve maintenance issues. The Chief Engineer is expected to provide professional, friendly service to residents and customers while maintaining timelines and a clean environment. This role leads day-to-day maintenance activities, develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program, monitors building systems, and oversees repairs performed by outside vendors. The Chief Engineer also maintains equipment logs, inventory, and maintenance documentation; prepares property-condition and project-progress reports with recommendations; and assists the Property Manager with interviewing, training, staff development, and scheduling. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, exempt salaried position. The employee must be available for emergencies, including occasional night and weekend work, and may attend occasional off-site meetings during business hours within the local city limits.

Requirements

High school degree.
Three to five years of experience as a maintenance employee in a supervisory role in high-rise buildings or hotel operations.
Strong working knowledge of basic trade principles and practices, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and painting.
Ability to analyze and interpret technical aspects of pumps, motors, and mechanical systems of similar complexity.
Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Ability to react to and address emergency situations in a timely manner, generally within two hours, and availability to go to the property for emergencies, including at night or on weekends.
Strong organizational, time-management, interpersonal, leadership, customer-service, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to adjust effectively to changing circumstances.
Working knowledge of email systems, spreadsheets, online ordering, and maintenance reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in an industry-related field.

Responsibilities

Lead the maintenance staff in performing routine day-to-day building maintenance.
Develop, follow, and update the community’s preventative maintenance program.
Supervise building repairs performed by outside vendors and report satisfactory or unsatisfactory completion to the Association Manager.
Monitor building systems and perform basic repairs as needed.
Maintain an operating environment that provides satisfactory resident service, using formal and informal feedback and surveys to assess service.
Respond to phone calls and correspondence in a timely, professional manner.
Encourage maintenance staff to act professionally and comply with company safety standards, and motivate the staff to work as a team.
Prepare maintenance reports describing the property’s condition and project progress, with clear recommendations.
Observe safety standards and participate in efforts to provide a safe work environment.
Follow directions and tasks from the direct supervisor and complete them conscientiously.
Organize time effectively and balance competing demands across multiple projects.
Keep equipment maintenance logs and inventory up to date, and update the preventative maintenance manual quarterly.
Assist the Property Manager with interviewing, training, staff development, and scheduling.
Attend occasional off-site meetings during business hours within the local city limits.
Respond to emergencies and go to the property when needed, generally within two hours.