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FirstService Residential

Chief, Building Engineer

FirstService Residential, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336

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Overview

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (33304) Pay: $90-95k/yr Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (Sat & Sun off). Occasional emergency on-call. Job Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

This position assumes total responsibility for the “physical plant.” Closely monitors, identifies, and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance of the building(s), including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanics, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, and other minor building repairs and cleanliness. Makes recommendations, performs repairs, replacement maintenance and implements preventive maintenance as established by Company procedures and guidelines. Additional Duties: 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 acquires 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. Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for management of maintenance team members. Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalency preferred. Maintains current knowledge in the field of maintenance repairs and replacements through industry sponsored educational seminars. HVAC and/or other related trade licenses/certifications may be required. Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

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 handyman work. Supervisory experience preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, e-mail). Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required. Maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. Tools & Equipment Used

N/A Physical Requirements & Working Environment

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures. Work in an upright standing position for long periods; reach overhead; full range of mobility in upper and lower body. Work in various positions (stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting) for extended periods; climb stairs; navigate the property/building quickly as required. 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 conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, humidity). Repeat motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs occasionally. Communicate effectively in spoken and written English. Travel

N/A Disclaimer

The information provided is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities at any time. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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