Chief Maintenance Engineer

Associa•Washington, DC
•$110,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

CMC, an Associa company, is hiring a Chief Maintenance Engineer for its condominium community in Washington, DC. The Chief Maintenance Engineer resolves and prevents technical issues, communicates with coworkers and clients, and ensures equipment is functioning properly and meets standards. The role follows organizational safety requirements and helps prevent workplace accidents. The Chief Maintenance Engineer leads and develops the maintenance team, inspects and maintains the building and its equipment, coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance, and oversees maintenance projects and vendor relationships. The position uses BuildingLink software to review service tickets and work progress, prepares and reviews inspection reports, and may attend Board Meetings as needed. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of related experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience building and managing a maintenance team of 6 or more people.
  • Knowledge of general maintenance requirements, including documentation, safety, required reporting, and regulations.
  • Knowledge of OSHA worksite and personal safety requirements.
  • Knowledge of state or local governmental safety requirements.
  • Time-management and time-critical prioritization skills.
  • Self-motivation, proactivity, initiative, and the ability to foster accountability and responsibility.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication and follow-up skills, including conflict-resolution techniques.
  • Customer-service-driven and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and manage a maintenance team.
  • Foster individual and team responsibility and accountability, and cultivate a team-oriented work environment.
  • Inspect and repair maintenance equipment proactively and help ensure the community is well maintained.
  • Walk and inspect the building, proactively addressing maintenance issues and leaks.
  • Inspect and diagnose machine malfunctions; repair or replace defective machines or equipment.
  • Use a wide variety of tools and equipment to maintain machines.
  • Record and document the type and cost of repair work needed.
  • Develop routine and preventative maintenance schedules and oversee capital maintenance projects.
  • Conduct and review Engineer Inspection Reports, review maintenance readings, and establish action plans to resolve issues.
  • Use BuildingLink software to review tickets and track progress of work performed.
  • Oversee vendor relationships, submit RFPs, review proposals, and offer recommendations.
  • Attend Board Meetings as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with the Maintenance team and General Manager.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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