🚀 Chief, Building Engineer

Chief, Building Engineer

Join to apply for the Chief, Building Engineer role at FirstService Residential (Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL). Applicants will serve as the ultimate authority over the physical plant, ensuring safe and efficient building operations.

Job Overview

This position assumes total responsibility for the physical plant. The incumbent closely monitors, identifies, and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance of the building(s), including carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, and other minor building repairs. The role includes recommending, performing, replacing, and maintaining equipment and implementing preventive maintenance as established by company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s).
• Supervises, trains, and directs maintenance staff through work orders.
• Plans, monitors, and appraises job results, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.
• Assesses repair needs and estimated time needed for repair (including evaluating problems to determine whether professional assistance or further instruction is needed).
• Monitors the functions of service contractors and building repair and maintenance contractors.
• Inventories and acquires maintenance supplies.
• Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, and managing crises.
• Completes reports/work orders of repairs.
• On‑call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager.
• Schedules and assigns work responsibilities to employees to meet shift requirements.
• Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job.
• Administrates preventive/reactive maintenance schedule.
• Records and evaluates preventive maintenance activities and programs.
• Oversees or participates in construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment.
• Orients and trains employees to perform maintenance activities and tasks.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs if a permit is not required.
• Ensures proper use of new equipment and adherence to safety procedures.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Maintains current knowledge in the field of maintenance repairs and replacements through industry‑sponsored educational seminars.
• HVAC and/or other related trade licenses/certifications may be required.
• Strong maintenance and repair skills in HVAC, cooling towers, chillers, painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electricity.
• Minimum 3–5 years general experience in building trades, repair, and replacement maintenance or handy work.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, and e‑mail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. following safety procedures.
• Work standing or upright for long periods; reach overhead; full upper/lower body mobility.
• Work in various positions: stooping, standing, bent over, sitting, kneeling, squatting for extended periods; climb stairs; navigate property/building quickly and easily as required.
• Climb ladders and work at heights > 14 ft on A‑frames and 21 ft on extension ladders.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, humidity).
• Repeat motions with wrists, hands, fingers.
• Lift, pull, push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Communicate effectively by spoken and written word.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for management of maintenance team members.

Compensation & Schedule

Compensation: $90 – $95 Annually
Schedule: Monday – Friday

Benefits

As a full‑time exempt associate, you will be eligible for comprehensive benefits including multiple medical plans, dental, and vision. Additional benefits include paid holidays, time off, and a 401(k) with company match. Occasional travel may be required for training and company events.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this job. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this position at any time.

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