Assistant Chief Engineer

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to oversee the safe and efficient operation of building systems and to lead the engineering team. The role supports the Chief Engineer in planning, maintenance, and staff development, with on-site presence required.

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance, strong customer service, and clear communication with tenants. Schedule is 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with on-site duties and safety compliance a constant

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience, especially in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or carpentry.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• On-site presence required; able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Engineer in operating and maintaining building systems across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, and building management systems.
• Supervise and direct contractors under the Chief Engineer’s direction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Trade school or college in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Assistant Chief Engineer oversees the efficient, safe and responsible operation of all building systems and equipment while also leading the engineering team.

Schedule: 7am-3:30pm Monday through Friday

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Assist the Chief Engineer in the operation and maintenance of the building’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, fire protection, curtainwall, and building management systems.
• Under the Chief Engineer’s direction, supervise and direct contractors and monitor performance
• Assist the Chief Engineer in the formulation and implementation of the preventive maintenance program
• Assist the Chief Engineer in training and supervision aimed at expanding the capabilities of the engineering team
• Maintain work order system and complete any tenant service requests
• Respond effectively to all emergencies
• Communicate effectively to the client and building occupants/tenants
• Perform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts
• Comply with all safety procedures
• Comply with all policies for the safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials
• Participate in ongoing technical, safety, and operational process training programs
• Other projects and tasks to be assigned

On-site presence required

Complete job description available on JLL's internal portal

Required qualifications:

• 3-5 years of related work experience, especially in repair, maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical or carpentry
• Trade school education, union training, military service or college is desirable
• Leadership and/or supervisory experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfort using ladders up to 30 feet tall
• Ability to frequently climb, bend, kneeling, lift and/or drive
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.