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Chief Engineer

Vanderbilt Office Properties • Full-time • Irving, TX, US • $110k - $120k / year • 1m ago

Vanderbilt Office Properties, LLC

Date: January 2025

Position: Chief Engineer

Job Status: Non-exempt, Full-Time position

Reports to: the General Manager.

The objective of the position: Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and respond to work orders related to plumbing, lighting, HVAC comfort, minor electrical needs, and various other requests.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate vendors and contractors, ensuring contracts and projects are completed in a timely manner.

Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for plumbing, electrical systems, access control, HVAC maintenance, and any other assigned duties. We seek a professional who can take initiative and proactively address potential issues. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with tenants, visitors, contractors, and vendors.

Essential Functions

Under the direction of the General Manager, assist in implementing the strategic plan for Vanderbilt Properties' office portfolio and each property within the marketplace.
Provide a level of work and personal contact that aligns with the first-class nature of this office portfolio.
Assist in interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, developing, motivating, counseling, and evaluating the engineering staff.
Foster a cooperative and supportive environment among all engineering staff and other employees and vendors working on behalf of Vanderbilt Office Properties, LLC.
Ensure all operating systems within the portfolio are functioning 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 the General Manager regarding any work that requires outside expert assistance.
Receive and respond to tenant reports of mechanical or maintenance issues within 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 with the 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.
Must be able to manage construction projects, i.e., tenant improvements and common areas, and review architectural plans.
Calibrate instruments and tools required for job responsibilities.
Execute Preventative maintenance on equipment.
Must be on-call as necessary.
Perform miscellaneous tasks, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

The knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job

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 have the ability to climb heights, lift up to 60 lbs., and climb onto ladders.
Customer service oriented.
Detailed, accurate, energetic, and self-starter.
Computer literacy, including work order systems, Microsoft Office, and Dropbox.

Physical factors: The job involves an indoor/outdoor environment with various movement requirements (sitting, standing, walking), as well as activities requiring hearing, speaking, grasping, carrying, lifting, finger or hand movement, arm and leg movement, full-body involvement, and exposure to varying temperature ranges.

Working conditions: