Chief Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of apartment maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of team lead or supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, appliances, and general building maintenance.
• Must obtain UPCS Inspection Certification within six months of hire.
• Must maintain required union certifications.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must provide required hand tools.
• Reliable vehicle, insurance, and safe driving record required.
• Must be willing to travel between properties as needed.
• May be required to live on-site.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Evening, weekend, and emergency work is required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assign daily work to maintenance and janitorial staff.
• Prioritize work orders and ensure timely completion.
• Establish daily and weekly maintenance schedules.
• Supervise contractors and monitor maintenance projects.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Train and provide guidance to maintenance staff.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Perform and oversee plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, appliance, and general property repairs.
• Monitor vacant unit turnovers and property conditions.
• Maintain key control and property security procedures.
• Assist with grounds, custodial, emergency, and general maintenance duties as needed.
• Ensure staff follows company and workplace safety procedures.
• Participate in the rotational 24-hour on-call schedule.
• Assist at other properties when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.