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Pay Rate: $65.45 per hour
Sign on bonus available
This is a union position with IUOE Local 94
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the management and operations of the facility and systems of all building mechanicals; ensuring a safe working environment; conducting routine assessments; and performing day-to-day corrective and preventative maintenance.
The Chief Engineer leads all aspects of maintenance and repairs on site and determines the schedule for maintenance and repairs. The Chief Engineer leads the engineering team in their work and conducts own schedule of hands-on maintenance and repair.
Responsible for systems and equipment including heating and ventilation, pumps, hot water, cold water, air conditioning, valves, piping, filters, plumbing systems, electrical systems, etc.
Essential Job Functions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work takes place in a commercial facility with work being conducted both indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to various weather conditions. May be exposed to loud noises due to equipment and machinery.
Action Facilities Management, INC (AFM) is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSM) and a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) established in 2001 that provides services to government and commercial clients in 11 states and the District of Columbia. AFM's core competencies are in the areas of Integrated Facilities Management - Operations and Maintenance; Janitorial Services; Emergency Management; Security Services; and Administrative Support.
Pay Rate: $65.45 per hour
Sign on bonus available
This is a union position with IUOE Local 94
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the management and operations of the facility and systems of all building mechanicals; ensuring a safe working environment; conducting routine assessments; and performing day-to-day corrective and preventative maintenance.
The Chief Engineer leads all aspects of maintenance and repairs on site and determines the schedule for maintenance and repairs. The Chief Engineer leads the engineering team in their work and conducts own schedule of hands-on maintenance and repair.
Responsible for systems and equipment including heating and ventilation, pumps, hot water, cold water, air conditioning, valves, piping, filters, plumbing systems, electrical systems, etc.
Essential Job Functions
- Supervise employees engaged in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the high- and low-pressure steam distribution systems for heating, drying, air-conditioning, and air and water pressure systems.
- Conduct own routine assessments and perform preventative and reactive maintenance
- Perform constant reviews on operating and servicing functions in order to provide continuous service and prevent breakdowns.
- Generate and update Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) guides regularly.
- Perform all administrative tasks including but not limited to: scheduling, reports, work planning, ensuring personnel perform all task safely and effectively.
- Ensure staff operate and maintain site-critical engineering systems and equipment that supply the facility with heat, utility and conditioned power, ventilation, air conditioning and other environmental and critical systems in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals, industry best practices, and manufacturers specifications.
- Support staff with the engineering systems and drawings and equipment, including boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS systems, etc.
- Operate and maintain critical systems such as HVAC, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, batteries, switchgear, life safety and building automated systems, and utility systems.
- Make periodic inspections of all engineering systems and equipment and monitoring equipment operations, maintain equipment operating logs and operational reports as required.
- Proficiently use test equipment and devices pertinent to building operating systems and analyze test results.
- FDNY NY Operating Enginer License
- Experience in the maintenance and operations of a building of at least 200,000 sq feet
- Experience working in government buildings, a plus
- 10 years of expereince as an operating, building engineer, or stationary engineer focused on preventative maintenance in commercial, multi-story buildings
- 5 years of experience (within the past 10 years) managing a team of engineers (such as an Assistant Chief Engineer, Chief Engineer, or Lead Engineer).
- Experience with CMMS systems
- Experience with BAS systems
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, upon hire
- Ability to communicate professionally, positively, and effectively with client/government representatives, vendors, and customers
- Proficient in computer applications including work order systems and email applications
- Excellent time management and ability to delegate
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to sit, stoop, stand, or walk for long periods of time
- Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, reach, and feel
- Must have sufficient endurance to maintain assigned work hours and perform tasks over long periods of time
- Must be able to use heavy machinery
- Must be able to climb step stools and ladders
- Once properly trained, must be able to work in confined spaces.
Work takes place in a commercial facility with work being conducted both indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to various weather conditions. May be exposed to loud noises due to equipment and machinery.
Action Facilities Management, INC (AFM) is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSM) and a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) established in 2001 that provides services to government and commercial clients in 11 states and the District of Columbia. AFM's core competencies are in the areas of Integrated Facilities Management - Operations and Maintenance; Janitorial Services; Emergency Management; Security Services; and Administrative Support.
