Facilities Engineer

Jacksonville Housing Authority•Jacksonville, FL

10d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Engineer is an on-site leader responsible for overseeing daily construction and maintenance activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Requirements

Minimum Associate’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Environmental), Construction, or a related field along with experience of at least five (5+) years in facilities engineering or a related role; with proven leadership experience in a regional or multi-site capacity preferred.
Or at least seven (7+) years in facilities engineering or a related role; with proven leadership experience in a regional or multi-site capacity preferred.
Proficiency with Building Management Systems (BMS), Yardi, AutoCAD, SAP, MS Office, and knowledge of structural codes and construction principles.
Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Willingness to perform hands-on tasks and work in varied conditions
Cross-functional collaboration
Project Management Leadership
High principles of management and supervision.
Knowledge of HUD regulations regarding housing quality standards and other maintenance-related standards.
Knowledge of Jacksonville Housing policies and procedures
Knowledge of the physical layout of the site properties.
Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance, including standard practices, methods, tools, and materials, of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpentry, and groundskeeping.
Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causation and prevention.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
Ability to oversee maintenance programs for a public housing site.
Ability to analyze information from inspections to determine the maintenance needs, and the quality of maintenance services provided.
Ability to develop plans and procedures for efficient and timely completion of work.
Ability to maintain records in an orderly fashion.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, residents, contractors, and the general public.
Ability to prepare recommendations and reports, as required.
Ability to read, understand and work from sketches and blueprints.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and successfully conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure and persists despite obstacles and opposition.
Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.
Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys the necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrates attention to, and conveys an understanding of, the comments and questions of others; and listens effectively.
Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work and does a fair share of work.
Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; attends, supports, and participates in all team building exercises and events.
Adaptable/Flexible Skills: Ability to work additional hours if required and work with pressing deadlines. Proactively seeks work assignments when current assignments are completed—takes initiative.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as OSHA safety training
Additional project management credentials (PMP, CAPM) are advantageous

Responsibilities

Supervise crews and subcontractors: Direct daily building operations, construction/renovation crews, ensuring tasks are performed correctly, safely, and promptly
Plan and schedule work: Create daily work schedules, allocate resources, and sequence tasks to meet project timelines
Review plans and specifications: Interpret blueprints, construction documents, and contractor instructions to maintain accuracy and compliance
Enforce safety and code compliance: Monitor adherence to building codes, OSHA regulations, and site safety protocols; conduct inspections and correct hazards
Coordinate with stakeholders: Communicate progress, issues, and updates to Regional Facilities Engineer, property/portfolio managers, JHA internal departments, residents and vendors to support operational needs and project timelines
Train and mentor workers: Provide on-the-job training, safety instruction, and performance guidance to crew members
Problem-solve on site: Address issues quickly to prevent delays, such as building facilities, equipment failures, material shortages, or design conflicts
Maintain records: Keep logs of daily activities, labor attendance, material usage, and cost tracking
Maintain site order: Ensure the work area is clean, organized, and compliant with contract standards
Contractor Coordination: oversee third-party contractors for specialized maintenance, repairs, and construction work
Leadership, communication, time management, and ability to read/interpret blueprints
Emergency Response: Coordinate responses to facility emergencies, ensuring swift and effective resolution
Oversee NSPIRE compliance: Conduct routine inspections of dwelling units, common areas, building systems, and site components to identify and correct deficiencies in accordance with HUD's National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE); coordinate corrective actions and maintain documentation to support compliance
Manage preventive maintenance programs: Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for building systems, equipment, and property assets to maximize operational efficiency, extend asset life, minimize emergency repairs, and ensure regulatory compliance
Additional duties as assigned