Chief Maintenance Engineer

The Keith Corporation; Town of Gates (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Chief Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations at a correctional facility. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with policies, and addressing maintenance issues. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and extensive experience in facilities maintenance. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in Property and/or Facilities Maintenance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance and operation of maintenance staff.
• Assist Division Manager in administrative matters.
• Schedule and supervise activities of maintenance personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Associate Degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

This position is located in a correctional facility.

Job Title: Chief Maintenance Engineer– Correctional Facility

Department: WCSO

Reports To: Division Manager

Classification: Exempt

Position Summary

The Chief Maintenance Engineer shall work under the direction of the Division Manager and is responsible for the oversight of the performance, operation, and supervision of maintenance staff, including, but not limited to, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, general maintenance technicians, landscapers, and housekeeping. Also, this position will help perform and assist in the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the building and property. This individual will maintain a high level of professionalism in addressing internal and external issues, including response to and resolution of any client requests or concerns. This position is located in a correctional facility.

Essential Functions:

• Assist Division Manager in administrative matters including budget preparation, monthly reports, invoice payment, scheduling. and personnel matters
• Plan and maintain the strategy for workload analysis
• Lead team meetings, set agendas, through follow up of action items
• Schedule, assign and supervise activities of maintenance personnel
• Ensure that all policies and procedures and followed according to contract
• Assist and advise employees in resolving problems as non-routine situations arise
• Inspect work upon completion of assigned tasks
• Supervise activities of outside contractors; ensuring quality of work performed to established project requirements and meeting contract specifications
• Estimate costs of repairs and improvements for facility
• Supervise or participate in maintenance and repairs of facility and equipment
• Respond to and coordinate on-call emergencies, if necessary
• Order parts and supplies for equipment and systems as needed
• Train employees in safety and other required operational issues
• Work closely with administrative staff of facility addressing all concerns that arise
• Monitor and control material and equipment inventories
• Seek new and improved methods, policies, and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of the facility
• Assist Division Manager in other tasks deemed necessary
• Ensure work orders and preventive maintenance tasks are assigned, performed, and closed out in a timely and professional manner
• Follow up with client on activities or issues which may affect facility operations
• Schedule and coordinate facility inspections

Other Functions:

• Electrical: Repair and maintain lighting fixtures, ballasts, and circuit switches, sensors and timers
• Electrical: Repair, replace and/or maintain 115V and 220V outlets and circuits
• Electronic: Maintain, reprogram, operate and perform tests on electronic systems (Fire Alarm, Security, Timers, Sound and AV systems, etc.)
• Plumbing: Change out or repair flush valve on toilets/urinals and keep properly maintained
• Plumbing: Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on all plumbing issues throughout facility; including roof drains, storm and sewer drains, faucets, valves, water filters, etc.
• Plumbing: Clear drainage/sewage stoppages using appropriate equipment and methods
• Plumbing: Locate and exercise isolation and shut off valves
• Carpentry: Repair and assemble furniture, desks, chairs, etc.
• Carpentry: Perform wall patching
• Carpentry: Install or repair ceramic wall tile
• Carpentry: Make repairs to roofing materials
• Flooring: Make repairs to ceramic, vinyl tile floors as needed
• HVAC: Diagnose mechanical systems/equipment failures and repair when feasible
• HVAC: Operate HVAC systems and controls
• HVAC: Change Ventilation Filters as required/assigned
• HVAC: Perform lubrication of motors/pumps/fans
• HVAC: Assist in repair of HVAC system equipment
• HVAC: Perform cleaning of refrigeration equipment coils
• HVAC: Maintain and clean mechanical rooms and equipment to maintain in like new condition
• General: Completes corrective/preventative maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner
• General: Performs painting as needed/assigned
• General: Perform cleaning/janitorial functions or supervise as required/assigned
• General: Perform event setups and take-downs as required/assigned
• General: Assist in installing new equipment for facility
• General: Responds to On-Call emergency repair work or after hours as needed
• General: Maintains clean and organized work areas
• General: Maintains supply and materials in stock, organize and replenish as needed
• General: Ability to locate and shut off valves and electrical circuits in an emergency
• General: Assists other trades/technicians where assigned and/or needed
• Manage other duties as assigned and as necessary
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to maintain professionalism in a sensitive and complex environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and produce results
• Ability to supervise teams and achieve results

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with the work order process. CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) experience a strong plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Required

• 5-10 years’ experience in Property and/or Facilities Maintenance
• Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes
• Associate Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience

Preferred

• State issued license in Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, or other relevant trade
• Managerial experience preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience of Small Project Management preferred

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position with normal working hours Monday through Friday, working 40 hours per week. However, as business needs become necessary, after-hours, holidays, or weekends may be required.

Travel

This position requires occasional travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Approve employee timesheets and expense reports, hiring of new personnel; ensure compliance with disciplinary procedures, fairly and justly discipline; develop and motivate staff in order to provide optimum service; take individual initiative in organizing and prioritizing work; maintaining an effective working relationship with personnel in all departments; manages other duties as assigned.

This position is located within a correctional facility. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.Must be able to work in hazardous conditions while maintaining safety standards, work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, industrial settings, and construction sites, and work in loud environments and temperature extremes.

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.

Essential functions of this position require: manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate, lifting, kneeling, squatting, standing, walking, climbing (including but not limited to ladders), crawling, stooping, turning/twisting, balancing, reaching with varying frequencies.

Heavy work: Occasional lifting and carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 10-20 pounds.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important.

The employee is regularly required to talk or listen effectively.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, The Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of The Company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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