Chief Engineer

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$85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

• Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s).
• Supervises, trains, and directs maintenance staff through work orders.
• Plans, monitors, and evaluates job results, coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees.
• Assesses repair needs and estimated time required, evaluating whether professional assistance is needed.
• Monitors the functions of service contractors and building repair and maintenance contractors.
• Inventories and acquires maintenance supplies.
• Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, and managing crises.
• Completes reports/work orders of repairs.
• Is on call for emergencies and projects as assigned by the property manager.
• Schedules and assigns work responsibilities to employees to meet shift requirements.
• Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job.
• Administrates preventive/reactive maintenance schedule.
• Records and evaluates preventive maintenance activities and programs.
• Oversees or participates in construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment.
• Orients and trains employees to perform maintenance activities and tasks.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs when a permit is not required.
• Utilizes new equipment properly and follows safety procedures prior to use.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; maintains current knowledge in maintenance repairs and replacements through industry-sponsored educational seminars.
• HVAC and/or other related trade licenses/certifications may be required.
• Strong maintenance and repair skills in HVAC, cooling towers, chillers, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electricity.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy work.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications—Word, Excel, and e‑mail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs., following appropriate safety procedures.
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods; reach overhead; full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Work in various positions: stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting; climb stairs; navigate the property/building quickly and easily.
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 14 ft on A-frames and 21 ft on extension ladders).
• Work in different environmental conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, humidity).
• Repeat various wrist, hand, and finger motions.
• Occasionally lift, pull, and push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. to complete assigned tasks.
• Communicate, receive, and exchange ideas and information by spoken and written word.

• Responsible for management of maintenance team members.

As a full‑time exempt associate, you will be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans; time‑off benefits; paid holidays; and a 401(k) with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and company functions.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all‑inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities at any time.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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