Chief Building Engineer

Chief Building Engineer

Established in 1990, Owens Realty Services is a full-service commercial brokerage, investment, management, maintenance, housekeeping and environmental services company. Our comprehensive roster of services efficiently and economically manages the operation of sophisticated real estate investment portfolios, residential apartment and condominium complexes, government buildings, educational facilities, corporate campuses, high-profile venues and family entertainment parks in both the public and private sector. Owens Realty Services affiliates with significant industry associations to stay on the forefront of the development of new management models, marketing strategies, maintenance techniques and industry product lines. We integrate industry best practices to achieve the highest quality of service delivery for our clients. With an emphasis on customized management plans, our services result in maintaining the maximum life cycles for critical capital investments, a healthy and clean environment for all building tenants and visitors, as well as substantial cost savings. Owens Realty Services saves our clients, on average, approximately $1.00 per square foot in operational cost savings. Owens Realty Services portfolio includes over 25 million square feet of first class, high profile facilities in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and New York with a value of more than $8 billion in real estate net worth and $30 million in gross annual revenue. With over 1,000 industry professionals company-wide, our organization continues to experience extraordinary growth attributed to our overwhelming commitment and dedication to the absolute best and most innovative services in the industry. Our employees experience a dynamic and rewarding place to work. We have a reputation for outstanding customer service, professionalism, teamwork, and exceeding client expectations. We consider the employees of Owens Realty Services and Owens Facility Services to be one of our most valuable resources. Our employees treat others in a friendly and courteous manner and have respect for other employees, tenants, visitors and our clients property. We look for employees who will : + Strive for professional excellence in the performance of their jobs + Understand and support the company's direction + Provide superior service to our customers and employees + Be flexible, innovative, and responsible to change + Manage human and financial resources wisely + Be a team player, helping others to succeed + Encourage open communication throughout the company + Treat all individuals with dignity and respect + Have pride in and sell Owens Realty Services to others + Be energetic and excited about their field of work and of others around them + Be able to go above and beyond what is expected of them + Be involved and enveloped in the entire business of our company Owens Realty Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Owens Realty Services is a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Job Skills / Requirements

Owens Realty Services is looking for a Chief Building Engineer to join their team! The successful candidate will direct maintenance staff, and be responsible for the maintenance of a prestigious school building. This position would be responsible for maintaining the property in a safe, attractive, comfortable condition. Developing and executing maintenance functions and supervising maintenance work-flow. 30% of time to be spent in supervisory and administrative functions, 70% of time to be spent "hands-on" performing maintenance related issues.

Chief Building Engineer Duties :

• Responsible for preparation of monthly reports on maintenance, scheduling, work orders and other onsite activities.
• Maintains relationships with other staff members, building tenants, residents and vendors.
• Directs the activities of the Maintenance Team.
• Maintains relationships with all contractors and contractors' representatives working on the property.
• Satisfies service requests per work orders to include plumbing, electrical, tile and carpentry tasks, following company and owner procedures
• Schedules and coordinates ongoing maintenance of facility, including, preventative maintenance of the building's air handlers, roof top exhaust fans, plumbing , electrical and related tasks as necessary to operate the facility at peak performance including :
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of grounds, buildings, structures, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, HVAC equipment and other facility components.
• Manages the approved budget for the effected departments.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies;
• Reports all needed repairs to Facility Manager;
• Assists with other types of maintenance when necessary;
• Attends all instructional classes conducted by management.

The right candidate will be able to : -assign and manage work flows for both themselves and their staff -identify issues and preventative maintenance -follow and give direction -work independently or in a group.

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits : Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K with Employer Match This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends. Number of Openings for this position : 1