Description

The Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) is responsible for fulfilling the technical aspects of the maintenance contract, ensuring that facilities are well maintained and operable, and for managing the maintenance staff under her/his supervision. She/he serves as the technical spokesperson for the facility during client meetings and serves the role of lead technician. Assigns and schedules work, answers questions, and serves as primary quality control inspector. The CME may spend up to 80% of her/his time performing work orders as required. Interfaces with subcontractors on all requisitioned work assignments to achieve full contract compliance.

Duties and responsibilities

• Reviews job requests and work orders daily to determine work load priorities. Assigns work to staff and monitors progress towards completion.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance activities on systems to provide continuous performance of HVAC, electricity, gas, life safety, security, and other systems required for operations.
• Performs routine facility inspections for conformance with operational and safety requirements and standards.
• Performs general trades work in facility as required.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
• Informs and confers with Regional Manager to resolve facility problems and personnel issues.
• Keeps client and CGL Facility Management informed of the progress and status of all open work orders, projects, staff attendance, and other activities to help ensure adequate use of resources and timely completion of work orders in a cost effective manner.
• Becomes familiar and ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and standards.
• Interacts professionally with the public, vendors and staff; maintains effective working relationships and works in cooperation with the site management team to effectively meet agency and CGL objectives.
• Responds to all emergencies as requested in compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensures proper documentation in CMMS system of work performed and maintains accurate records.
• Prepares records, reports, and other documentation related to work performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must respond to after-hours emergency calls from clients. Appropriate accommodations will be made for both time spent and associated costs incurred in response to after-hours situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities

Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with CGL Facility Management policies and all applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; providing both positive and corrective reinforcement; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Must have a minimum of six years of related commercial experience.
• Must have a current  state Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing license.
• Must be able to read blueprints and as-built drawings.
• Must be a team player, have strong work ethic, positive attitude, and desire to succeed while representing our firm with the best possible service to our clients.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and extensive criminal background checks.
• Must be computer literate.

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Physical requirements

This job requires occasional sitting; regular standing, use of hands and arms to feel and reach; regular walking climbing, balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, talking, and hearing.

Other

CGL Facility Management, LLC offers a competitive salary and benefits to include medical, dental, vision and disability insurance; paid vacation and sick time; tuition reimbursement and 401k.