[UNION] Assistant Chief Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer to support the Chief Engineer in planning, implementing, and supervising mechanical operations for assigned properties. The role involves hands-on maintenance work within building systems, and compliance with the company policy framework.

The position emphasizes supervision, safety, and coordination with tenants, clients, and vendors. Strong operational knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance programs is

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance and operations experience.
• Ability to supervise maintenance staff in absence of Chief Engineer.
• Familiarity with building systems and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises maintenance staff in the absence of the Chief Engineer and assigns and monitors maintenance projects.
• Assists with maintenance/engineering issues (plumbing, HVAC, electrical).
• Coordinates with outside contractors and technicians and conducts regular inspections of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Prepares and maintains engineering reports and ensures compliance with codes and company directives.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Technical Proficiency

Job description

Job Title [UNION] Assistant Chief Engineer Job Description Summary

Responsible to assist the Chief Engineer with the planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs for assigned properties. The Assistant Chief Engineer will perform at the highest of ethical standards, reflecting the core values of C&W as defined in its Business Code of Conduct, Policies and Procedures Manual, and other related company policies. The position typically requires hands-on operational duties, maintenance work, and is not precluded from performing Watch Activity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises maintenance staff in the absence of the Chief Engineer and assigns and monitors maintenance projects for them
• Assists with maintenance/engineering issues (plumbing, HVAC, electrical) as required
• Remains proficient in the C&W Engineering Standards and all operational aspects of building systems
• Provides for quality assurance by creating and implementing preventive maintenance programs and recommending improvements to existing programs on an ongoing basis
• Develops/maintains effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals
• Coordinates/Conducts staff training
• Completes all mandatory C&W Compliance Training, including the Annual Safety Training Program and directs staff subordinates to do so as well
• Coordinates maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians
• Conducts regular inspections of operating mechanical, electrical, and equipment systems; makes necessary adjustments to operating equipment and controls
• Conducts periodic inspections of mechanical equipment rooms and work areas to ensure clean and safe conditions are maintained
• Ensures all mechanical equipment, systems, and electrical distribution are properly identified, labeled, color-coded and/or tagged as required, and that mechanical rooms are painted
• Ensures all mechanical equipment rooms are painted and identified as required
• Responds quickly to emergency situations (i.e. fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and customer concerns
• Maintains ongoing communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors
• Assists with the administration of inventory control programs and systems
• Coordinates development of and/or maintain as-built drawings, equipment manuals
• Participates in and provide input for maintenance staff’s year-end reviews conducted by the Chief Engineer
• Prepares and maintains engineering reports
• Ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as it relates to building operations

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Organization Skills
• Technical Proficiency