Job Description

_ POSITION OVERVIEW:_

Under general direction, the Building Operations Manager (Chief Engineer) supervises and directs the maintenance, repairs, and alterations of buildings and equipment; plans and schedules work projects; administers various service contracts; provides technical assistance; and performs other related duties as required. The role is responsible for the planning implementation, coordination, and supervision of all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs for assigned commercial properties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, schedules, orders materials, and supervises work on plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, ventilation, and pumping systems.
• Supervises minor construction or building alteration projects.
• Keeps associated records and prepares reports.
• Participates in the development and administration of maintenance, construction or service contracts, including requests for proposals, bid conferences, evaluation, selection of bids, and award of contracts.
• Coordinates and assists in coordinating building maintenance activities with other departments, divisions and sections, the public, and with outside agencies.
• Inspects buildings for safety hazards, maintenance needs, and disability access requirements.
• Prepares plans and specifications for small remodeling, alteration and construction projects.
• Provides time and materials cost estimates.
• Analyzes energy usage and costs and originates changes to reduce consumption.
• Participates in the determination of maintenance and energy requirements of new buildings.
• Assists Supervisors in preparing the Building Maintenance budget and Capital Improvement Plans, administers and monitors the budget including submitting budgetary recommendations and anticipating future budgetary needs.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves reports of a budgetary, technical and/or evaluative nature and recommends or implements courses of action.
• Assists with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the section.
• Assists with the development of long-range plans and standards for building maintenance.
• Participates in the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of staff.
• Participates in monitoring employee performance objectives.
• Instructs assigned subordinates.
• Resolves employee grievances.
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationships with employees, members of other departments, other agencies, and the general public.
• Participates in the safety committee.
• Responsible for various maintenance Safety programs such as respiratory protection, fall safety, and confined space.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES / EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation,and discipline.
• The methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of commercial buildings and allied equipment.
• Operating characteristics, parts, and inner workings of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation equipment, electrical systems, plumbing, pumps, and hydraulic systems.
• Paints, chemicals, lubricants, and other materials used in maintenance work.
• Safety practices to be observed in building maintenance activities.
• Codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the work; work layout and scheduling and various other construction trades

Skills to:

• Plan, organize, direct, assign, review and evaluate the work of others.
• Select, motivate, and evaluate staff and provide for their training and development.
• Analyze complex technical and administrative problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or adopt effective courses of action; prepare clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials,
• Exercise independent judgment within general policy guidelines.

Abilities to:

• Deal effectively with Code Enforcement and others involved with the maintenance and repair of commercial buildings and equipment, and to understand and direct a wide variety of maintenance and repair work on commercial buildings.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and sketches.

Must Possess:

• Valid Driver's License and Vehicle Liability insurance with a satisfactory driving record.
• You must possess a Universal CFC certification, or obtain within 90 days of employment.

Candidates must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this posting and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Additional Information

Stream Realty Partners offers competitive salaries, annual bonuses, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, pharmacy benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, vacation pay, volunteer & community involvement paid time off, and holiday pay.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Stream is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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