UNION Assistant Chief

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of related work experience in a commercial property setting

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Vocational/Technical Training Certificate

• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e. Journeyman or Master Electrician License or City Licenses

• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks

• Proficient in the use of computer systems

• May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or on call duties

• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises maintenance staff in the absence of the Chief Engineer and assigns and monitors maintenance projects for them

• Assists with maintenance/engineering issues (plumbing, HVAC, electrical) as required

• Remains proficient in the C&W Engineering Standards and all operational aspects of building systems

• Provides for quality assurance by creating and implementing preventive maintenance programs and recommending improvements to existing programs on an ongoing basis

• Develops/maintains effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals

• Coordinates/Conducts staff training

• Completes all mandatory C&W Compliance Training, including the Annual Safety Training Program and directs staff subordinates to do so as well

• Coordinates maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians

• Conducts regular inspections of operating mechanical, electrical, and equipment systems; makes necessary adjustments to operating equipment and controls

• Conducts periodic inspections of mechanical equipment rooms and work areas to ensure clean and safe conditions are maintained

• Ensures all mechanical equipment, systems, and electrical distribution are properly identified, labeled, color-coded and/or tagged as required, and that mechanical rooms are painted

• Ensures all mechanical equipment rooms are painted and identified as required

• Responds quickly to emergency situations (i.e. fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns

• Maintains ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors

• Assists with the administration of inventory control programs and systems

• Coordinates development of and/or maintain as-built drawings, equipment manuals

• Participates in and provide input for maintenance staff’s year-end reviews conducted by the Chief Engineer

• Prepares and maintains engineering reports

• Ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as it relates to building operations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

• Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices

• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine

• Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work

• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you

• Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing

• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice