This position assists the Chief Engineer in performing routine repair, maintenance and cleaning of the building and its perimeter, as well as responding to emergencies and other non-routine tasks and issues. Maintenance tasks include carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical repairs to help maintain the building in the best operational, safe, and efficient condition.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and if necessary replacing building fixtures including; lights, locks, windows, doors, flooring materials, gutters and drains.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment and related systems to ensure that the building systems operate efficiently, and that the physical condition of the building is maintained at a consistently high level.
• Fulfills work order requests as needed for the common areas, and, where necessary, for our residents.
• Assists Chief Engineer on projects and repairs when necessary.
• Assists in maintaining Engineering Shop, any equipment rooms, and storage areas in a neat, organized and secure condition.
• Attends on-going training.
• Able to maintain pool chemical levels, and also regularly checks and cleans pool and pool deck to make sure that they are always in their best condition.
• Pressure washes perimeter sidewalks, alley and Loading Dock area on a regularly scheduled basis, and also when necessary to keep these visible areas looking their best.
• Able to monitor and troubleshoot our fire and security systems when an issue/situation occurs, so they can clearly describe the issue to monitoring/maintenance personnel if there is an occasion when it is necessary to call them and/or request that they come to our building due to an issue/situation.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize and then re-prioritize work orders during the day with the assistance of the Chief Engineer.
• Perform other duties as required, when requested by management.

OPERATING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• High School Diploma preferred.

• 4+ years of verifiable previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in

• Maintains current knowledge in the field of maintenance, repairs and replacements.

• Previous experience in residential high-rise or hotel/resort maintenance is a definite plus. Experience in a high customer service/hospitality environment is also seen as a plus.

• Must possess strong maintenance and repair skills in HVAC, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), and General Maintenance (Cleaning, Painting and Carpentry).

• Any trade certifications/licenses in HVAC< Electrical, Plumbing, EPA Refrigerants, etc., are a strong plus.

• Attends industry sponsored educational seminars.

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:

• Must possess both a strong maintenance background and strong interpersonal skills, as well as knowledge/experience customer service principles and practices.
• Experience in, and current knowledge of, preventative maintenance tasks, including accurate tracking and record keeping.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical demands include ability to lift 50 to 100lb, following appropriate safety procedures.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing work. Always maintains a safe work environment.
• Must have excellent time management skills and a strong work ethic, that ensures that they complete all their responsibilities on a timely basis.
• Able to handle, finger, grasp and lift objects and packages. Reach with hands and arms.
• Able to repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers to complete tasks.
• Ability to work in an upright standing or sitting position for long periods of time. Ability to walk and when necessary climb.
• Ability to work in different environmental conditions - heat, cold, wind, rain.
• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the building as required to meet the job functions.
• Ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms and respond quickly and appropriately. Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• Ability to work extended/flexible hours, weekends, and holidays if required by coverage  for the building. Able to be on-call outside of normal operating hours when required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Able to work well with others, but also able to work independently without supervision.
• Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.), email, and search engines.
• Complete all required forms and work orders.
• Regularly walks floors, including roof checks, looking for problems, especially water leaks and lights out. Reports back to Chief Engineer and/or management, depending on the nature and extent of the problem.
• Must be reliable, flexible, an on-time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.