SUMMARY: Enhancing the property value by providing maintenance services at the property. Lead Maintenance Engineer has a good understanding of central plant operations, chillers, cooling towers, SWUD, AHU, mechanical systems, electrical systems, electrical distribution, construction practices, and preventive maintenance, including a working knowledge of electric, mechanical, and plumbing, etc. Responsible for lead maintenance related to repairs and maintenance of property, office buildings, parking decks and retail buildings.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Responsible for leading maintenance repairs on HVAC equipment, cooling towers, chillers, compressors, and central plant. Including work orders and PM.
• Performs routine maintenance to difficult duties including inspecting, installing, repairing, or replacing plumbing fixtures, toilets, sinks, faucets, urinal, or fountains.
• Trouble shoots electrical devices in operation.
• Maintains safety on each assigned property in accordance with approved safety rules and regulations to include conducting safety inspections and providing training as needed.
• Applies knowledge of building operating systems such as HVAC, security and sprinkler systems, fire alarms, plumbing, heating, electrical and any other related setup to perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and/or repairs.
• Apply proper construction and maintenance techniques and ability to use power and hand tools to perform repairs/maintenance/renovation, including all around carpentry skills.
• Responds to emergency situations under any adverse working conditions and makes informed and accurate decisions.
• Identifies and reports unusual or hazardous situations to management to preserve the structural integrity of the building.
• Responds to complaints in a professional manner as appropriate.
• Responds to on call after hours emergencies. Position requires rotation of on-call duties for repairs and special events.
• Maintains equipment, supplies and company vehicles in good working order.
• Follows job-related safety regulations as prescribed by training guidelines.
• Serve as primary conduit for information on technical and maintenance issues inside the Engineering Team.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in onsite property maintenance repair for mixed use properties (i.e., retail, Class A office).
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple requests and be able to prioritize in a challenging environment with a high sense of urgency.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to work with heights and lift equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work inside a fast-paced environment with a positive approach.
• Proficient in Word and CMMS management.