Regional Facilities Engineer

Jacksonville Housing Authority•Jacksonville, FL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Facilities Engineer is responsible for overseeing the planning, maintenance, and optimization of facility infrastructure across a defined geographic area. This role blends technical expertise with project and operational management to ensure facilities operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial, Environmental), or a related field.
Typically, 10+ (ten) 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), AutoCAD, SAP, MS Office, and knowledge of structural codes and construction principles.
Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
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.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by Jacksonville Housing.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as IFMA, BOMA, or LEED AP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a facilities engineering team; assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide feedback to ensure accountability and professional growth
Supervise routine and preventive maintenance of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural) to ensure optimal performance and safety
Plan, coordinate, and manage facility upgrades, renovations, and capital projects from concept to completion
Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and building codes; conduct audits and inspections to identify and address compliance issues
Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets, forecast maintenance costs, and track expenditures
Manage maintenance budgets, track expenditures, and coordinate with procurement for materials and services
Implement energy-saving initiatives, monitor utility consumption, and support LEED or other sustainability programs
Source, select, and oversee third-party contractors for specialized maintenance, repairs, and construction work
Prepare and maintain emergency response plans for equipment failures, power outages, and other critical incidents.
Lead or coordinate responses to facility emergencies, ensuring swift and effective resolution
Prepare reports on facility operations, maintenance activities, and compliance documentation
Work with internal departments and external stakeholders to support operational needs and project timelines
Additional duties as assigned