We are seeking a full-time Assistant Chief Building Engineer for a commercial office building located in Downtown Honolulu. Building Engineer: Hands-on maintenance experience is essential, including: troubleshooting, project management, HVAC and basic: plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, masonry, painting/drywall. We need a proactive manager who is highly organized, capable of multitasking, possesses excellent administrative skills, skilled in managing workers and project scheduling, strong communication abilities are crucial, along with a knack for interacting effectively with customers. Must pass a background check, have a valid driver’s license and possess a reliable vehicle.
Location: Downtown Oahu (Honolulu, HI 96813)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the overall activities of the site and/or projects, including the personnel performing the work. Establish work performance standards and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
- Elevate major issues to executive management within 24 hrs. of the occurrence.
- Work efficiently to maintain good time management and minimize time needed to complete the work. Maintain logs of errors as required.
- Maintain and foster good working relationships with the customers, vendors, contractor’s and team members to promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment.
- Correct performance issues for personnel, technology and processes.
- Maintain budgets and standards for the site. Any work completed by outside vendors must first be approved by the property manager. Participate in all defined account status meetings.
- Periodically inspect all aspects of the site to ensure that the premises are aesthetically attractive and well maintained.
- Manage inventory and equipment usage.
- Troubleshoot and correct maintenance, mechanical and or electrical errors as needed/occurrence. Take prompt action to correct any potential hazards caused by errors to be compliant with safety hazards.
- Train security personnel in technical areas of operation of fire alarm, security of the building, irrigation sprinklers, light outages and any other equipment that may be necessary for safety and security reasons.
- Check daily: Cooling towers, chillers, pumps, compressors and all mechanical equipment.
- Check periodically: air handlers, exhaust fans, timers, etc.
- Maintain and monitor work schedules and time sheets.
- Create, prepare, edit and approve reports on the status of the account as requested or under defined time periods.
- Write and issue discipline, following HR concurrence, to notify and correct employee behaviors and performance.
Skills and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED, or an equivalent credential.
- A college degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
-EPA Universal Certification preferred
- Must be available to work 24/7, including on-call duties, weekend shifts, and responding to emergency calls/projects as necessary.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in English (read and write).
- Previous experience in management/supervision along with engineering/maintenance skills is essential.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent public relations skills, along with strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Knowledge of basic building maintenance and the proper use of power tools is necessary.
- Physically capable of lifting over 50 lbs., standing for extended periods, and performing activities like stretching, kneeling, bending, crawling, and climbing
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (On-call 24/7 to respond to emergencies as needed; must have a valid driver's license)
Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000/per year
If this position aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to to apply.
Hawaiian Building Maintenance
1013 Kawaiahao Street Honolulu, HI 96813 (by appointment only, no walk-ins)
Fax: 808-531-6946
Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hbmhawaii.com/
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