Assistant Chief Engineer

Paragon Services, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Services, LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer with well‑rounded technical skills and strong leadership to oversee building systems across commercial real estate.

The ideal candidate holds an EPA universal refrigerant handler license, can pass drug screening and background checks, maintains a reliable vehicle, and brings at least five years of experience as a Building Engineer. Trade certifications are valued.

Qualifications

• HVAC troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience.
• Ability to lead a team of Building Engineers/Maintenance technicians.
• Strong communications and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• HVAC troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on Heat Pumps, WSHPs, Chillers, EMS/BAS, etc.
• Obtain and compare estimates for outside vendor work and bid processes.
• Perform building repairs and maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry and roofing areas.
• Lead day-to-day operations of a maintenance team and respond to work orders.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position /Title: Assistant Chief Engineer

Paragon Services, located in Phoenix, AZ and serving the needs of our customers throughout the valley is currently seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Chief Engineer that posses well rounded technical skills along with strong leadership skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified applicants must possess a universal refrigerant handler’s license (EPA).
• The ability to pass drug screening and a background check prior to being hired.
• Reliable vehicle with current registration, proof of insurance and valid driver’s license.
• Minimum (5) years experience working as a Building Engineer working specifically on commercial real estate.

Requirements

Essential Responsibilities:

HVAC troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, (Heat Pump, WSHP, Fluid Cooler, Chiller, DX, EMS/BAS ETC.) Obtain and compare estimates for work to be performed by outside vendors to insure proper competitive bid processes, Electrical: Re-lamping, ballast replacement and reset breakers, Plumbing fixture repairs, drain maintenance and restroom preventative maintenance, Adjust doors and closers, repair T-bar drop ceiling grid and replace ceiling tiles, Perform Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of the buildings mechanical systems to insure good working order, Perform visual roof inspections and make minor repairs as needed, responsible for maintaining utility and storage rooms in a clean, neat appearance insuring materials are not stored improperly, respond to assigned work orders from property management, perform general labor as assigned by management team, Painting, exterior facade repairs, general R&M. Ability to lead a team of Building Engineers/Maintenance technicians through day-to-day operations.

Attributes:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Communications skills
• Multi task oriented
• Team player
• Reliability

Requirements

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 5 years previous related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience/education. Trade certifications highly valued.

Communications:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and E-mail. Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.

Physical:

This position will require the engineer to regularly sit, walk, bend, reach, touch, feel, handle, hear and talk. The engineer will need to possess the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be comfortable with working on ladders and rooftops.