Vanderbilt Office Properties LLC

Position: Chief Engineer

Job Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Location: Boca Raton, FL

Reports To: General Manager

Objective: Preventative maintenance on equipment, respond to work orders for plumbing, lighting, HVAC comfort, minor electrical needs, and other requests. The position requires work order response status reporting and follow-up communication with office personnel and tenants. Professionalism and customer service are a must, along with working in a team environment.

Job Summary: A successful candidate will be responsible for plumbing, electrical, access control, and HVAC maintenance, as well as any other duties assigned. We’re looking for a professional who can take the initiative and help anticipate problems before they occur. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with tenants, visitors, contractors, and vendors, playing a key role in our operations.

Essential Functions:

Under the direction of the General Manager and Ownership, assist in implementing the strategic plan Vanderbilt Properties has presented to their Office Portfolio and each property within the marketplace. Also, I work closely with the property manager.
Provide a level of work and personal contact consistent with the first-class nature of this Office Portfolio.
Assist the General Manager in interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, developing, motivating, counseling, and evaluating the engineering staff.
Facilitate an environment of cooperation and support among the entire engineering staff and all other employees and vendors working on behalf of Vanderbilt Office Properties, LLC.
Ensure that all operating systems within the portfolio function at a level that supports the first-class nature of these facilities.
Evaluate, repair, and maintain the building's plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
Communicate with General Manager and Property Manager about any work that requires outside expert assistance.
Receive and respond to tenant reports of mechanical or maintenance issues on their premises.
Work with tools and supplies necessary to complete projects.
Maintain corporate safety procedures at all times and comply with access control regulations.
Evacuate the building in the event of an emergency.
Respond to work orders for plumbing, lighting, HVAC comfort, minor electrical needs and other requests.
Maintain fire, carbon monoxide, smoke, and other safety systems within the structure.
Assist Senior Property Manager in solicitation, administration, execution, and performance of R&M and miscellaneous project contracts.
Supervise and coordinate vendors and contractors. Ensure contracts and projects are completed in a timely manner.
Monitor utilities, electricity and water. Read meters and update tracking spreadsheets.
Calibrate instruments and tools required for job responsibilities.
Preventative maintenance on equipment.

Qualified Skills:

High school diploma/GED required.
4+ years’ building maintenance experience preferred but not required.
Ability to attain SMA.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as assigned.
Willingness to inspect, evaluate, and repair all mechanical systems of the property.
Must be able to climb heights, lift up to 60 lbs., and climb onto ladders.
Customer service oriented.
Detailed, accurate, energetic, self-starter.
Computer literacy, including work order systems, Microsoft Office, and Dropbox.

Physical Factors: The type of environment associated with the job: indoor/outdoor, including movement requirements (sitting, standing, walking), lighting conditions, hearing, speaking, grasping, carrying, lifting, finger or hand movement, arm and leg movement, entire body involvement, temperature ranges.

Working Conditions: Shift hours and overtime requirements

Unplanned Activities:

Respond to after-hours service calls from multiple properties.
Maintain campus appearance and equipment and make repairs
Work closely with security and housekeeping to accomplish a common goal

Class: Full-time, non-exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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