Chief Maintenance Engineer (CME)

We're looking for a Chief Maintenance Engineer with expertise in facility management to handle the technical aspects of maintenance contracts.

The role involves ensuring facilities are well-maintained and operational, as well as overseeing the maintenance staff. This opportunity is for direct hire with our client, a leading commercial facility maintenance provider in Valdosta, GA!

Salary : $68,000 to $84,000 per year (Based on experience)

Sign-On Bonus $1,000 paid out after the first 90 days

Benefits : offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA / FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

Role Overview : The Chief Maintenance Engineer (CME) holds responsibility for overseeing the technical aspects of the maintenance contract, ensuring facilities remain in excellent condition and operational.

Additionally, they manage the maintenance team under their supervision. Acting as the facility's technical representative in client meetings, they also serve as the lead technician, assigning and scheduling tasks, addressing inquiries, and maintaining quality control standards.

The CME may dedicate up to 80% of their time to fulfilling work orders as needed. They also coordinate with subcontractors to ensure full contract compliance on all assigned work tasks.

Responsibilities :

• Direct supervision of team, which includes hire, train, termination, performance management, motivate and directly supervise employees.
• Supervision also includes new employee on-boarding and training, on-going formal and informal performance evaluation, instructing and advising staff of employee procedures and guidelines.
• Reviews job requests and work orders daily to determine workload priorities.
• Assigns work to staff and monitors progress towards completion.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance activities on systems to provide continuous performance of HVAC, electricity, gas, life safety, security, and other systems required for operations.
• Performs routine facility inspections for conformance with operational and safety requirements and standards.
• Performs general trades work in facility as required.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
• Informs and confers with Regional Manager to resolve facility problems and personnel issues.
• Keeps client and company Facility Management team informed of the progress and status of all open work orders, projects, staff attendance, and other activities to help ensure adequate use of resources and timely completion of work orders in a cost-effective manner.
• Becomes familiar and ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and standards.
• Interacts professionally with the public, vendors and staff; maintains effective working relationships and works in cooperation with the site management team to effectively meet agency and company objectives.
• Responds to all emergencies as requested in compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensures proper documentation in computer based predictive & preventive maintenance management systems (CMMS) of work performed and maintains accurate records.
• Prepares records, reports, and other documentation related to work performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must respond to after-hours emergency calls from clients. Appropriate accommodations will be made for time spent and associated costs incurred in response to after-hours situations.
• Must maintain a clean and safe workplace while and after performing maintenance tasks.
• Complete all required compliance, safety and developmental training as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must possess a minimum of six years’ maintenance and / or commercial experience.
• A broad knowledge and use of computer-based predictive & preventive maintenance management systems.
• A broad knowledge of the various skilled trades.
• Licensed in one or more disciplines preferred.
• Must be able to read blueprints and as-built drawings.
• Must be skilled in the use of hand and power tools and test equipment; and be able to diagnose equipment problems, make repairs, test equipment, and properly maintain records.
• Must be a team player, have strong work ethic, positive attitude, and desire to succeed while representing our firm with the best possible service to our clients.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and may be required to have a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must provide outstanding customer service to meet the needs of our client.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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