Chief Engineer

The Brewer-Garrett Company Chief Engineer Cleveland, Ohio Apply Now

*This position will support both the Bedford, OH location and the Richfield, OH location.

Brewer-Garrett is a facility solutions company that provides innovations that exceed expectations. Our company is built upon the talent and experience of our associates, and we are looking for an experienced and reliable Chief Engineer to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY: The Chief Engineer is responsible for the implementation of all facility management services. Responsibilities include budget, staff, and coordination and control of the following areas: cost control; records; reports; contract compliance; inspection of facilities and work; planning, programming and scheduling; repair and maintenance; procurement; business accounting; hiring; training; subcontracting; quality control; preventive maintenance; owner-furnished property management; procedures development; resource allocation; payroll; coordination of work priorities; and monitorship of methods and procedures to improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the on-site point of contact for all formal interface discussions with the client.
• Supervise a team of maintenance technicians and provide guidance and support as needed; delegates limited authority to Facility staff.
• Utilizing the client's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), directs recurring repairs, services, cleaning, landscaping, and maintenance work. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment inventory.
• Responsible for managing all subcontracts. Recommend cost-saving measures for the client and/or the company.
• Promptly addresses and resolves technical problems and areas of improvement.
• Provides implementation expertise for processes, procedures, production, planning, budgeting, and control.
• Acts as agent for the client in the area of supply, equipment, and material purchases, and specification for the same.
• Ensures management and contract reports are accurate before submission to company management and client, respectively.
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and policies.
• Develops contingency, emergency operation, safety, fire prevention, and facility maintenance management plans in concert with owner's plans.
• Provide excellent customer service to the client.
• Inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions, identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs; replace light bulbs, light fixtures, electrical sockets, light switches, ballasts, and fuses.
• Identify and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures, open clogged lines and drains in sinks and toilets, replace water faucets, etc.
• Perform basic carpentry: repair drywall, paint walls, fix doors, and windows.
• Must be available upon any emergencies and be on-call every 6 weeks.

Other Duties as assigned: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

SALES RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with the hiring of maintenance technicians.