Assistant Chief Building Engineer

Performs permanently assigned lead work over staff responsible for the daily operation of, and periodic preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, lighting, building automation and plumbing systems; including air handling units, domestic cool and hot water systems, heating and chill water systems, sump and sewage systems, diesel generators, fuel management, and fire protection, pump and detection systems.

Evaluates and recommends equipment and service upgrades.

By position has responsibilities in continuous improvement of the preventative maintenance program, providing technical expertise and support for modern building systems, HVAC and lighting controls and equipment with dedicated attention to energy monitoring and improvements.

Coordinates maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians for contracted work.

Coordinates contractor, tenant and management approvals for work orders that require the use of an outside contractor.

Assists in planning and controlling annual budgets.  Contributes to development of Controlled Maintenance budget and five-year maintenance plan, facility improvements and sustainability efforts and cost reduction initiatives.

Develops or modifies work plans, methods, and procedures, determines work priorities, develops work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage, and assigns and reviews work.

Uses concepts, principles, and practices for the utilization and repair of requisite equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and industrial equipment.

Constructs objects, structures, and buildings with appropriate materials, methods, and tools.

Develops, produces, understands, and uses plans, blueprints, models, and maps, including producing precision technical drawings.

Installs, maintains, tests, uses, and repairs electrical equipment, components, instruments, and burglar and fire alarm systems exercising knowledge of electronic theory, circuits, components, and material properties (excluding computers).

Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problems and make recommendations for solvency.

Responds to informal grievances and relays necessary information to the supervisor, documents situations that may be cause for disciplinary action.

Establishes expectations for and assists subordinates in development of performance goals.  Documents performance and provides employee performance feedback on an on-going and annual basis. Provides formal performance evaluation of goal achievements through conferences or informal meetings.  Makes decisions regarding subordinate's employment probationary/trial period.

Provides orientation and on-going training, mentoring, and coaching to subordinates.

Assists in the training of employees. Make provisions for subordinates to attend outside training.  May provide cross-training and interdepartmental training.

Assigns duties and responsibilities to staff; develops and establishes procedures for operating and maintaining required administrative systems.

Adheres to and observes all common safety practices, operating procedures, codes, and regulations.

Attends meetings and training as required.

By position, participates in snow removal duties as assigned.

By position, may be required to be on-call to address emergent needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.