Assistant Chief Engineer

Assistant Chief Engineer

Mon – Fri 6am to 2:30 PM

Columbia, MD

$70,900-102,000

Reports To: Chief Engineer, MD

The Assistant Chief Engineer supervises, leads, and supports operation, inspection, and maintenance processes to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment and systems in assigned facilities. This role has responsibilities and expectations to include demonstrating technical expertise in multiple craft areas (electrical, HVAC, plumbing) and be multi-skilled in all others in order to successfully repair, maintain, restore, and replace various building operational components independently and as a teacher supplying team support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all safety policies and procedures, maintaining strict attention to detail when working on job sites.
• Perform ongoing preventive and repair work orders on facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other installed systems, equipment, and components.
• Utilize CMMS work order system to manage the timely completion of all preventative and corrective maintenance assignments.
• Provide support for Operations and Engineering leadership and team members to ensure work orders and preventive maintenance tasks are completed in compliance with Service Level Agreements and site/client-specific Key Performance Indicators.
• Lead and share knowledge of HVAC, electric, plumbing, and other skills with team members to grow their skills.
• Analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions, and take corrective action as required.
• Monitor BAS systems, respond to alarms, and diagnose resolution.
• Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, chillers, water cooling towers, etc.
• Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain plumbing components including restroom fixtures, flush valves, water fountains, sinks, drains, water heaters, piping, sump pumps, etc.
• Diagnose, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical components including all types of lamp replacement, ballast replacement, fixtures, motors, basic diagram components, and comprehend basic wiring components.
• Inspect various damaged surfaces (e.g., plaster, drywall, water-damaged areas, ceiling, and wall cracks) for repairs.
• Complete special tasks that include painting, pressure washing, tenant services requests, special cleaning, and general maintenance as assigned.
• Perform assigned facility rounds and due diligence efforts by being proactive; report on conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations; enter work orders for resolution.
• Be a member of the operations team in the maintenance and repair of building components and equipment.
• Provide best-in-class customer services to all Tenants and Agencies, ensuring work performed is accomplished efficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience.
• Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.
• Support any after-hours building-related activity as required.
• Keep records of building rounds and readings, refrigerant logs, engineering data sheets, developing JSA, OSHA regulations, and Jones Lang LaSalle Team Safety Policies.
• Work independently, effectively teach other team members, and help the team with daily job assignments.
• Demonstrate the proper use and care of tools and instruments, giving hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Support the culture to self-perform work in-house instead of using an outside vendor.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools, supplies, and PPE.
• Work with Chief Engineer to identify and enter Cost Savings.
• Complete all required safety training as scheduled and on time.
• Other tasks as assigned by Operations and Engineering leadership.
• Participate in the JLL JCAP program, submitting facilities within the assigned territory.
• Participate in all team meetings and trainings.
• Lead account engineering team training as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Team player, self-starter, strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Provide excellent customer service by utilizing professional and effective communication and timely follow-through.
• Effectively manage and complete a Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Plan.
• High level knowledge and enforcement of all Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties.
• Hands-on skills and knowledge to complete required repairs and maintenance on commercial HVAC systems (including pumps, motors, air handlers, automation/controls systems, and associated electrical systems) using industry-standard tools and in accordance with all codes, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to arrive on site for emergency service response within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ability to be in an on-call rotation and respond onsite.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• Act as Interim Chief Engineer when/if incumbent Chief Engineer is not able to fulfill duties (vacation, sick time, etc.).
• Ability to lift, carry, and push equipment, supplies, and other job-related items weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Effective use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and other internet-based software.
• Ability to use a computer and smartphone with multiple email accounts.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to receive and maintain a company-sponsored clearance if required.
• Experience working in a controlled access facility.
• Knowledge of local building/equipment codes.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must have and maintain a valid Virginia or Maryland Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification of Universal CFC Required, additional certifications are a plus (electrical, plumbing, OSHA, etc.).
• Minimum of 6 years of applicable working experience in general building repair, maintenance, and engineering with a strong background in technical aspects of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls, and overall system design and application.
• Licenses as required by the authority having jurisdiction.