Assistant Chief Building Engineer - Memorial City Area

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for performing complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, equipment and grounds. Working under limited supervision, this position will monitor building system operations and performance. The Assistant Chief Engineer will utilize several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Review the daily work order and assigns tasks as necessary. Monitor repeat problems and make suggestions on how to correct.
• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff. Determine that work is complete, equipment is fully functional and client space is in prime working condition.
• Formulate and implement a preventive maintenance program to ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their rated life.
• Inspect building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Review assigned work orders. Estimate time and materials needed to complete repair. Maintain inventory of adequate supplies and tools and order necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Consult with the Chief Engineer or Property Manager and clients to schedule preventive maintenance and other downtime to minimize business interruption and inconvenience.
• Perform assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance.
• Complete maintenance and repair records as required.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Maintain an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT METRONATIONAL

MetroNational is a private, family-owned real estate investment, development, and management company located in Houston whose core interest is the Memorial City mixed-use development. The cornerstones of its business philosophy are teamwork, loyalty, integrity, and professionalism, which have led to winning several awards :