Onsite Building Ops Lead | Assistant Chief Engineer

Versar Global Solutions; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Versar Global Solutions is seeking an Assistant Chief Building Engineer to oversee the safe, reliable operation of a USPS facility in Tulsa, OK. You will support preventive maintenance, manage daily activities, and act as backup to the Chief Building Engineer to ensure continuity of operations and contract compliance.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of building systems, ability to coordinate with suppliers, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical/vocational training in building engineering, facilities maintenance, mechanical systems, HVAC, electrical systems, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience supporting building operations, maintenance, and repair activities in a commercial, industrial, institutional, or government facility environment.
• Experience assisting with oversight of preventive maintenance and corrective repair programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other critical building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate daily maintenance activities, support supplier and sub-supplier performance, maintain service records, and help ensure contract and work plan requirements are met.
• Working knowledge of applicable facility safety practices, building codes, and compliance requirements, including handling procedures for chemicals, insecticides, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance documentation, operating procedures, equipment manuals, and facility-related reports to support troubleshooting and operational decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, document deficiencies, discuss work plans, and communicate effectively with facility leadership, suppliers, and USPS stakeholders.
• Proven ability to respond effectively to facility issues and support continuity of operations in a fast-paced environment, including assuming backup responsibilities during the Chief Building Engineer’s scheduled absences.
• Relevant certifications such as EPA Section 608, HVAC, boiler, electrical, or other building systems credentials are preferred, if applicable to the facility or jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time on-site during normal working hours and support daily facility engineering operations and maintenance activities.
• Serve as the designated backup to the Chief Building Engineer and cover the Chief’s leave time as scheduled.
• Respond to facility issues by phone or on-site, as needed, to support continuity of operations.
• Support reporting to the Facility Manager and USPS COR regarding facility operations, maintenance status, and critical issues.
• Ensure compliance with USPS guidelines related to insecticides, chemicals, and hazardous materials.
• Assist in supervising and directing services required to operate and maintain the facility and grounds in accordance with Addendum requirements.
• Assist in creating and maintaining detailed work plans that support Addendum requirements and facility maintenance objectives.
• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance deficiencies, issues, and operational concerns.
• Maintain files and correspondence related to services performed by suppliers and sub-suppliers.
• Assist with submitting monthly and additional reports, participating in USPS work plan discussions, and preparing project recommendations with supporting documentation.

Skills

Facility operations

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical training

Job description

Versar Global Solutions is seeking an Assistant Chief Building Engineer to oversee the safe, reliable operation of a USPS facility in Tulsa, OK. You will support preventive maintenance, manage daily activities, and act as backup to the Chief Building Engineer to ensure continuity of operations and contract compliance.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of building systems, ability to coordinate with suppliers, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.