Engineering Supervisor

Job Overview:

As the Assistant Building Engineer, you will ensure the building and facility is livable, safe and compliant by supervising and performing regular inspections, preventive and routine maintenance, repairs, and coordinating and managing vendors and staff.

Your Responsibilities:

• Ensure building and systems are maintained properly and in safe working order (mechanical systems, electrical, fire safety, access control, HVAC/ chiller boiler, sprinkler systems, etc)
• Manage preventive inspection and maintenance schedule and corresponding work
• Keep accurate operational, maintenance and repair logs along with other necessary paperwork
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, projects and repairs
• Plan and implement modifications and improvements
• Schedule and coordinate state inspections of building and equipment (annual fire system testing, elevator inspections, recall testing, etc.)
• Ensure the building has required permits
• Ensure emergency maintenance situations are handled timely and properly
• Maintain an emergency response plan, including vendors and other necessary contacts
• Respond to emergencies as needed which may include weekends, holidays, or overnight

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of building mechanics (i.e. plumbing, HVAC/ boiler chiller systems, electrical systems, rooftop pool maintenance, etc)
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize and adjust to incoming demands
• Able to use tools, equipment, and chemicals safely
• Superior manual dexterity skills
• Understanding of budgeting
• Proven leadership skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Superb attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• HOA and/ or residential maintenance: 2 years (Required)
• Property OR High-Rise Management OR equivalent: 2 years (Required)
• Excellent handyman skills, including maintenance in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (2 years Preferred)
• EPA 608 Certification required

Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 25 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
• Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property. This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates.
• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties. 
• The work environment characteristics are normal office conditions for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Hours over and above normal office hours will occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Compensation: $38.00 - $40.00 / hour

Disclaimer:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.