High Rise Chief Building Engineer

Under the direction of the General Manager, the Chief Building Engineer is responsible for the overall physical operation of the facility. The Building Engineer will perform a wide variety of maintenance, supervisory and administrative tasks as required. The nature of work requires sustained physical effort in performing assigned tasks related to the upkeep, repair and maintenance of the buildings, grounds, mechanical, plumbing, heatingand electrical systems of the facility.

The Chief Building Engineer must relate well to people, have sensitivity to residents, Directors, staff and exercise good judgment in dealing with contractors and vendors. It is the Building Engineers responsibility to provide guidance, to facilitate staff cooperation and teamwork and to implement the goals and philosophy of the Board of Directors. The Chief Building Engineer will supervise all maintenance staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Chief Building Engineer has the total responsibility for all phases of the physical operation of the property. Many of the following items will appropriately be delegated to other staff or outside contractors to perform;nevertheless, it will be the duty of the Chief Building Engineer to ensure they are performed correctly.

Administrative:

Chief Building Engineer will be under direct supervision of the General Manager.

Develop routine maintenance and preventive maintenance programs.

Maintain daily work log and maintenance control system.

Respond to work order request for common areas of the buildings and grounds.

Sign-off all completed work orders.

Immediately advise General Manager of any health and safety issues.

Provide General Manager with analysis of maintenance problems.

Develop and maintain inventory control.

Supervise and schedule outside contractors working on the property

Continual inspection of the property tomaintain the property as an attractive safe environment.

Maintenance & Monitoring:

Schedule regular inspections of fire systems, boilers, and elevators, electronic garage doors, etc. per City, State and/or contract requirements.

Organizeand maintain storage areas in a neat manner.

Establish & maintain emergency shut-off location charts. Emergency shut-off charts to be posted in boiler rooms and maintenance office. The shut-off charts should be clearly marked for:

a. Gas Main Valves

b. Electrical Main Valves

c. Hot Water Shut-Off Valves

d. Cold Water Shut-Off Valves

e. Irrigation Main Valves

f. Fire Sprinkler Main Valves

g. Fire Equipment Location

h. Sewer Clean-Outs

i. Identify All Circuits on Electrical Panels

Monitor on a daily basis all boilers for temperature settings; check all motors, pumps, thermostats, etc.

Monitor on a daily basis all garage gates, electronic systems, solenoid locks and chains. Repair as necessary or schedule outside service contractor if repair is beyond Chief Building Engineers expertise.

Repair or replace any common area sheetrock damage, including taping, texturing and painting.

Perform minor painting and touch-up of common areas as necessary.

Perform minor plumbing repairs including clearing of drains.

Minor repair of sprinkler heads. Sprinkler repairs shall be limited to emergency garage sprinkler head replacements and temporary emergency replacements in all other common areas. Sprinkler head replacements in the residential common areas or units must be on an emergency basis only and must be replaced with 12 hours by a licensed sprinkler contractor.

Monitor ventilation system & fans makerepairs/corrections as necessary.

Follow Annual Working Calendar. Make recommendation for change of schedule or additions to General Manager.

Monitor/test common area smoke detectors.

Take on additional jobs as needed per General Manager.

Clean gutters/drains at rooftops.

Must be available to respond to emergency situations after normal working hours and weekends. Monitor and respond to 24-hour emergency response line on a scheduled company rotation.

Required to maintain a valid California driver's license andliability insurance as required by California law should your position requireyou to operate a motor vehicle.

Contracting and Vendor Relations:

Drafts invitation-to bid documents as required for all major contracts. All such documents should be reviewed and approved by the General Manager.

Assists in drafting specifications and contracts and solicit expertise as required.

Maintaina file of all current contracts and assure insurance certificates and licenses are current.

MaintenanceManagement:

Ensure all Association rules, regulations and remodel guidelines are adhered to by all homeowners contractors.

Public Relations & Resident Services

Create an environment of positive and helpful relations amongst the staff and residents.

Respond timely and appropriately.

Represent Titan Management Group to the Board of Directors, residents, and community in a professional manner at all times.

Education, Qualifications & Skills Required:

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities required.

Appropriate experience and work history

Proficient with a variety of database management and software applications, including MSOffice (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, use time management skills and exercise independent judgment

Excellent mathematics, spelling and English writing skills

Strong internal/external customer relations skills required to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, homeowners, and others

Ability to work with confidential/sensitive information and use diplomacy in communicating such information.

Effectivetime management, calendar management and follow up skills

Professional image and public relations image

Ability to effectively and efficiently handle shifting priorities and deadlines

Ability to operate equipment as required by the position

Ability to meet scheduling and attendance requirements per policy and the position.

Requirements & Qualifications:

-Outstanding Customer Service and Communication Skills

-Must have a minimum of 2 years proven experience in high-rise building maintenance

-HVAC and mechanical equipment knowledge preferred -Certifications in building systems: HVAC, Boilers, Fire Pump License, High Rise Fire Safety

-Broad knowledge of practices and techniques of general construction, repair, and maintenance in a commercial and residential environment

-Fire-Life Safety Knowledge and equipment experience preferred

-Alarm Annunciator Panel knowledge

-Wet System Fire Sprinkler knowledge and understanding preferred

-Strong ability to use general construction tools

-Must have a vehicle and valid California driver's license with good driving record.

-Must be able to legally work in the US.

-Successful completion of background check.

-Required to be available to respond to emergency situations after normal working hours and weekends - rotating schedule.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to performthe functions of this job. Frequent stooping, standing, walking, sitting and reaching are required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe functions of the job. The employee must have the:

-Ability to move 25 lbs. of force frequently and 40 lbs. of force occasionally

-Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbally & in writing)

-Ability to keyboard and work on the computer

-Ability to operate necessary equipment & visually interpret data

-Ability to tolerate periods of high stress and emotional turmoil

-Ability to tolerate emotional outbursts from others

An individual will be exposed to the following while performing the functions of this job:

-Inside environmental elements mostly, walking inside the building and outside periodically. Use of the elevator regularly.

-Repetitive movements

-Sittingfor long periods at the desk

Company-sponsored benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, 401k), vacation, sick

Compensation dependent upon experience. Please send your salary requirement.