Chief Building Engineer

The role

The Chief Building Engineer manages and oversees all aspects of community maintenance. This includes capital improvement projects, preventive maintenance, and the repair of all building systems.

What you will do

• Manage, oversee, and facilitate all aspects of community maintenance
• Perform operations and maintenance of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
• Oversee operation of low-pressure steam-heating, fire-alarm, and security systems
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs
• Oversee maintenance staff work-order tickets, internal repairs, and unit turns using Yardi Voyager
• Schedule maintenance personnel including normal shifts, on-call, snow and ice control, and emergencies
• Serve as main contact for repairs and projects performed by outside contractors
• Maintain engineering-related logbooks and inspection reports
• Order maintenance supplies, tools, equipment, and PPE
• Perform annual staff reviews for maintenance personnel

Required qualifications

• At least 5-7 years experience in Residential Property Maintenance
• Plumbing license
• C. 3rd Class Boiler Operator License
• Must have CFC Universal
• Must have a low- and high-pressure boiler license
• High-school diploma or GED
• Demonstrated working knowledge of engineering and building systems
• Driver's license
• Proven history of success in managing expenses effectively
• Excellent attendance

Nice to have

• 3 years of supervisory experience in the last 5 years
• C. 3rd engineer license
• Experience with Building Maintenance Systems (BMS)
• Formal vocational/technical training in maintenance/mechanical/electrical work

Benefits

• Health
• Dental & vision
• 401(k)
• Personal time off
• Paid holidays

About the company

Avanath is a property management company that provides affordable housing for the workforce.