Residential Building Engineer

Campus Apartments; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Richmond, VA is seeking an Experienced Residential Building Engineer to ensure the mechanical upkeep of the property. Responsibilities include maintenance of facilities, managing staff, and overseeing improvement projects. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, HVAC and electrical certifications, and excellent customer service skills. The position offers opportunities for professional development and requires strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, additional education preferred.
• HVAC certification and electrical certification needed.
• Customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of property.
• Manage maintenance staff and schedules.
• Coordinate repairs and improvements of property.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Additional education preferred

HVAC certification

Electrical certification (commercial and residential)

Job description

Experienced Residential Building Engineer

Reporting to the General Manager, responsible for ensuring the physical and mechanical upkeep of the property.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of painting and cleaning of the property (internal and external)
• Maintenance work (including mechanical work), code work, fire alarm check, capital improvement projects completed in-house
• Schedule any capital improvement projects and apartment work
• Set the scope, get bids, check contractors and submit for approval when improvements are done with outside contractors
• Repair all appliances (refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, etc.); obtain prices and quotes for appliances when necessary
• Repair and ensure all boiler machinery is kept in good working condition, including completion of monthly inspection reports
• Snow removal where applicable
• Order pool supplies and ensure they are maintained properly where applicable
• Maintain good tenant relations and inform the General Manager of any potential or existing problems
• Manage the night and weekend maintenance staff; includes bus drivers where applicable
• Ensure that maintenance staff completes all work orders in a timely, professional and courteous manner
• Hire and terminate maintenance staff in cooperation with the General Manager; includes cleaners, painters, grounds people, courtesy officers, etc.
• Ensure that payroll is submitted accurately and in a timely fashion for the maintenance staff
• Work with the General Manager on a daily basis for scheduling, budgeting, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Additional education preferred
• HVAC certification
• Certification in electrical (commercial and residential)
• Universal certification to be obtained within one year of hire
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
• Licensed pool operator if the community maintains a pool
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate instructions accurately