Asst Chief Engineer

Based in Laurel, Maryland, the Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for hands-on building systems operations and the effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering function for the dedicated client. The Assistant Chief must ensure the highest level of professionalism while maintaining a commitment to the client’s goal of 100% uptime. Must be able to operate as a team member, support the Senior General Manager (SGM), organize, and prioritize multiple tasks and have strong customer service skills supporting a wide range of co-workers and contractors.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of all critical building systems, including:
• Fire & Life Safety systems: fire alarms, control panels, sprinklers, piping, and valves.
• Mechanical: building HVAC, computer room air conditioners, cooling tower, split systems, and energy management systems.
• Electrical: interior and exterior lighting, UPS, generators, transfer switches, and switchgear.
• Plumbing systems and components: toilets, urinals, lavatories, flush valves, water fountains, filters, sinks, drains, water heaters and all related piping.
• Complete and maintain documentation for all required periodic testing and certifications: Elevators, backflow preventers, fire alarm systems, sprinklers, and extinguishers.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines as they relate to the operation of the building’s infrastructure, including alerting management of discrepancies.
• Maintain all documentation necessary to sustain regulatory compliance with Federal, State and Local requirements.
• Ensure compliance with JLL’s Operational Compliance Program to include all documentation and submissions.
• Must respond urgently to all alerts by fire alarm systems, generator monitoring system and HVAC controls system.
• Manage equipment inspection and monitoring programs. Implement maintenance best practices to improve mechanical equipment uptime and maximize value and performance.
• Maintain and oversee the client’s maintenance management work ticket system.
• Maintain excellent client relations through prompt and courteous response to repair requests.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of tools and supplies to operate the building.
• Provide advance training and on-site supervision of all contractors with respect to building rules & regulations, access requirements and safety protocols.
• Identify safety hazards within the building, communicate as necessary to SGM and oversee approved remediation of such hazards to ensure that the buildings’ occupants work in a safe environment.
• Manage and administer established safety training programs.
• Manage and administer JLL’s property P-card program.
• Ongoing professional development via JLL’s MyLearning process.
• Work closely with SGM and client to develop capital plans.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and equipment manuals.
• Provide technical review, input and support for facilities projects including construction plan review, commissioning, and final acceptance, as applicable.
• Supervise, manage, and provide training and support aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff. Duties include, but are not limited to: demonstrating the proper use and care of tools and instruments, providing hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures, and maintaining an overall level of professionalism in manner and appearance.
• Perform other duties as required to meet client’s objectives and act in other capacities when required.
  
  

Requirements

• 24/7/365 availability to management team and client for emergencies.
• Occasional scheduled overtime and holiday work.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Maryland Stationary Building Engineer License - required within the first 12 months following hire.
• CFC Universal Refrigerant Certification – required within the first 90 days following hire.
• Ability to work on roofs of buildings.
• Acceptable results from credit and criminal background checks.
• Ability to pass client’s and JLL’s drug and alcohol screening.
• Clean and valid driver’s license.
• The ability to initially provide one’s own consistent, reliable transportation. (Company vehicle may be available following probationary period.)
• Insurability by client’s automobile insurance carrier.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office, CMMS, and EMS/BMS software.
• 5 years of experience working with commercial building operating systems and general building maintenance procedures.
• 3 years of maintenance management experience.
• Physical ability to operate electric hand tools, work on a ladder, lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
• Positive and professional attitude.