What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Maintenance Engineer position at Northwood Investors LLC?
COMPANY: Northwood Office
JOB TITLE: General Maintenance Engineer - Level II
DIVISION: Operations
REPORTS TO: Chief Engineer
POSITION BRIEF
Will work with Property Services as a professional team member which consists of Property Managers, maintenance, and HVAC engineers to maintain efficient operating condition of buildings and equipment and provide a timely and quality service to tenants. Perform preventative maintenance on various aspects of buildings, including, but not limited to, carpentry, electrical, minor mechanical and plumbing.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works closely with property managers, maintenance and HVAC engineers, and other departments concerning the general operation and maintenance of the buildings, including supervision and quality control of all support personnel.
- Communicate any building issues or concerns to chief engineer, property managers or assistants in a timely manner.
- Complete daily work orders in a timely and complete manner in assigned buildings.
- Perform building inspection reports and forward to property managers and dispatcher to process work orders.
- Available for on-call duty on a rotating basis.
- Assist in the preparation for inclement weather and removal thereof.
- Provide recommendations to property managers on cost saving initiatives concerning the operation of properties and budgets.
- Share knowledge of all building equipment with all other departments for cross training.
- Provide first response to tenant calls and report back to manager on action taken or needed.
- Manage fire systems of assigned buildings.
- Oversee work that is assigned to outside contractors.
- Take direction from Lead Engineer and/or Director of Engineering.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND
High school diploma or equivalent.
1-3 years experience in commercial maintenance engineering.
Some heavy lifting may be involved (50 lbs).
Good listening and communication skills are essential to this position.
Must be able to successfully pass background check and drug screen.
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