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FirstService Residential · 3 hours ago

Chief Engineer

West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

FirstService Residential is a company focused on building maintenance and facility management. They are seeking a Chief Engineer who will be responsible for overseeing the physical plant, managing maintenance staff, and ensuring a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s).

Property ManagementReal Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Caterina Parravicini

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s)

Supervises, trains, and directs maintenance staff through work orders

Plans, monitors, and appraises job results, coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees

Assesses repair needs and estimated time needed for repair (including evaluating problems to determine whether professional assistance or further instruction is needed to complete task/repair)

Monitors the functions of service contractors and building repair and maintenance contractors

Inventories and acquisitions maintenance supplies

Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises

Completes reports/work orders of repairs (work needed)

On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager

Schedules and assigns work responsibilities to employees to meet shift requirements

Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job

Administrates preventive/reactive maintenance schedule

Records and evaluates preventive maintenance activities and programs

Oversees or participates in construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment

Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment

Orients and trains employees to perform maintenance activities and tasks

Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment

Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs if a permit is not required to conduct the job

Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment

Qualification

HVACPlumbingElectrical workCarpentrySupervisory experienceMicrosoft OfficeCustomer serviceCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalency preferred

HVAC and/or other related trade licenses/certifications may be required

Must possess strong maintenance and repair skills in HVAC, cooling towers, chillers, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electricity

Requires a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy work

Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required

Maintain a valid Florida driver's license

Ability to lift to 50 lbs. following appropriate safety procedures

Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time; be able to reach overhead; have full range of mobility in upper and lower body

Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, navigating the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job functions

Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 14 ft on A-frames and 21 ft on extension ladders)

Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, humidity)

Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers

Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. occasionally to complete assigned job tasks

Communicate, receive, and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and written word

Preferred

Supervisory experience preferred

Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft offices applications - Word, Excel spreadsheets, and e-mail

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Multiple medical plans

Dental

Vision

Time off benefits

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Company

FirstService Residential

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FirstService Residential is a real estate company that provides property management services.

Founded in 2012

Dania, Florida, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.fsresidential.com/texas

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