Assistant Chief Engineer

Company: Cushman & Wakefield
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

location CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, country category Management Job Description Summary Job Description

• Provides supervision and is responsible for the support of implementation of all preventive maintenance and repair operations at the facility.
• Direct or participate in various facility programs and committees relating to assigned responsibilities such as safety, disaster, fire, pollution control and civil defense.
• Formulates, recommends and could implement site specific policies and procedures to improve the facility physical plant and operations.
• Develops a plan and/or procedure for controlling, labeling, recording estimated life expectancy, maintenance and inspecting all capital and non-capital equipment within the facility. This plan includes a long-term engineering capital plan.
• Recommends equipment purchases to replace obsolete equipment items and provide assistance in formulating long-range equipment replacement requirements and coordinates actions with contractors.
• Assists in the development and implementation of operating and extraordinary expense budgets as required.
• Plans and schedules services of department. Establishes standards and work methods; takes steps to assure quality and quantity of performance, and evaluates results. Establishes plans for improving departmental work emphasizing efficiency and economy.
• Communicates policies and procedures, discusses job problems, and employee concerns with supervisors and employees. Encourages development of habits and behavior for improved performance and good employee contributions. Direct, train, evaluate, and co- counsel all engineering personnel, after approved by Director of Operations.
• Ensures that general safety, fire prevention regulations are enforced, and safe working habits are promoted throughout the facility. Ensures that all shop equipment is properly maintained and conforms to safety standards. Promotes good housekeeping principles and supervises housekeeping details.
• Maintains an on-going self-improvement program to keep abreast of new equipment, standards, codes, and maintenance procedures.
• Works with Chief Engineer on plant related and tenant related issues.
• Sets and maintains a professional work environment for staff.
• Must have very good communication skills, follow up, and be able to multi task several priorities at once while delivering a high level product to all customers.
• Ensures standards of services and commitment.
• Ensures compliance with safe practices and standards.
• Develops goals for department, staff and self.
• Builds morale and a team approach.
• Complies with employment laws and C&W Services employment practices.
• Supports growth opportunities and potential. SKILLS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience that is commensurate with the specific facility for the position of Assistant Chief Engineer. Prefer 10+ years progressive operations experience.
  • Strong employee relation skills, coaching skills and training skills.
  • As required, highest-level relevant state/local license for Stationary Engineer and/or HVAC, plus universal level refrigerant recovery license.
  • Preferred: High-rise Fire Safety certification, Haz-Mat Certification, Indoor Air Quality Certification, and LEED Certification a plus.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with great follow up habits.
  • Ability to work with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Computer skills and building automation systems experience required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • CLIMB LADDER/STAIRS
    • LIFT UP TO 50LBS SAFELY WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.--
      • MAY WORK WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND CHEMICALS (WITH PROPER PPE) C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative--- Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Email This Job To access this job from another computer, Email this information to yourself. Cushman & Wakefield will never ask for payment to process documents, refer you to a third party to process applications or visas, ask you to pay costs or otherwise request bank account information or any other financial information during the recruiting process. Never provide financial information or send money to anyone suggesting that they can provide employment at Cushman & Wakefield. If you suspect you have received a fraudulent request, please contact CWPhishing@cushwake.com . Cushman & Wakefield takes this matter seriously and is working closely with the appropriate parties to effectively address these issues Fueled by ideas, expertise and dedication across borders and beyond service lines, we create real estate solutions to prepare our clients for what's next.

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