Chief Engineer

Position /Title: Chief Engineer

Paragon Services, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is currently seeking qualified candidates for the Chief Engineer position to be assigned to a location in the Las Vegas area. The ideal candidate will possess well-rounded technical skills along with strong leadership skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Universal refrigerant handler’s license (EPA).
• Ability to pass drug screening and a background check prior to being hired.
• Reliable vehicle with current registration, proof of insurance, and valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working as a Building Engineer in commercial real estate or condos.

Essential Responsibilities:

• HVAC troubleshooting and preventative maintenance (Heat Pump, WSHP, Fluid Cooler, Chiller, DX, EMS/BAS, etc.).
• Obtain and compare estimates for work to be performed by outside vendors to ensure proper competitive bidding processes.
• Electrical: Re-lamping, ballast replacement, and resetting breakers.
• Plumbing fixture repairs, drain maintenance, and restroom preventative maintenance.
• Adjust doors and closers, repair T-bar drop ceiling grid, and replace ceiling tiles.
• Perform inspection, maintenance, and repair of the building's mechanical systems to ensure good working order.
• Conduct visual roof inspections and make minor repairs as needed.
• Maintain utility and storage rooms in a clean, neat appearance, ensuring materials are not stored improperly.
• Respond to assigned work orders from property management and perform general labor as assigned by the management team.
• Painting, exterior facade repairs, and general R&M.
• Lead a team of Building Engineers/Maintenance technicians through day-to-day operations.

Attributes:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Multi-task oriented.
• Team player.
• Reliable.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 5 years previous related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience/education. Trade certifications highly valued.

Communications:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and emails.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Physical:

• This position will require the engineer to regularly sit, walk, bend, reach, touch, feel, handle, hear, and talk.
• The engineer will need to possess the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be comfortable working on ladders and rooftops.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 5 years (Required)
• Customer service: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• EPA Universal Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person