Assistant Chief Engineer – Office Building
Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
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Job Summary
The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in the daily operation maintenance and optimization of all building systems within a commercial office property. This role focuses on maintaining a safe comfortable and professional workplace environment for corporate tenants and visitors while ensuring regulatory compliance system reliability and minimal disruption to business operations. The Assistant Chief Engineer also provides leadership to engineering staff and serves as acting Chief Engineer when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Office Building Systems & Operations
- Assist in overseeing the operation maintenance and repair of officespecific building systems including:
- Central HVAC systems (VAVs chilled water boilers cooling towers)
- Electrical distribution and emergency power systems
- Plumbing and domestic water systems
- Fire/life safety systems and fire alarm panels
- Lighting control systems and daylighting solutions
- Elevators and vertical transportation
- Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Monitor indoor air quality temperature and controls to support tenant comfort and productivity
- Conduct regular inspections of office floors mechanical rooms rooftops loading docks and common areas
- Respond to tenant service requests and work orders in a timely professional manner
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime during business hours
Tenant Services & Customer Experience
- Support a customerserviceoriented engineering operation aligned with office tenant expectations
- Coordinate afterhours work to avoid disruption to tenant business operations
- Assist with office tenant fitouts moveins and moveouts
- Communicate effectively with property management regarding tenant concerns and system performance
Leadership & Team Support
- Assist in supervising engineering staff and ensuring coverage during office operating hours
- Lead technicians on daily assignments and special projects
- Provide handson training and mentoring for junior engineers
- Enforce safety standards operating procedures and service quality expectations
- Act as Chief Engineer in their absence
Safety Compliance & Office Regulations
- Ensure compliance with all applicable office building codes regulations and standards:
- OSHA workplace safety regulations
- Fire/life safety codes
- Local building and energy codes
- Assist with inspections by authorities insurance carriers and corporate safety teams
- Participate in emergency response planning drills and lifesafety testing
- Maintain accurate logs permits and compliance documentation
Projects Vendors & Cost Control
- Assist with small capital repairs office renovations and system upgrades
- Coordinate vendors servicing HVAC elevators fire systems and office equipment
- Review vendor performance and confirm scope completion
- Support energy efficiency initiatives and sustainability goals
- Assist with operating expense control and budget tracking
Administrative Responsibilities
- Utilize CMMS/work order systems to track maintenance and tenant requests
- Maintain documentation related to inspections PM schedules and repairs
- Support inventory management for tools parts and building supplies
- Prepare basic reports related to system performance and maintenance activity
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred
- 35 years of experience in commercial office building engineering or facilities maintenance
- Previous lead technician or supervisory experience preferred
- Experience in Class A/B office buildings strongly preferred
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of largescale HVAC systems common in office environments
- Working knowledge of BAS lighting controls and energy management
- Ability to read office floor plans MEP drawings and technical manuals
- Understanding of tenant comfort standards and businesscritical uptime requirements
Certifications (Preferred)
- EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification
- HVAC or electrical trade certifications
- OSHA safety training
- State or local licenses as required
Skills & Abilities
- Strong communication skills with tenants property management and vendors
- Customerservice mindset suitable for professional office environments
- Organized detailoriented and proactive problem solver
- Ability to prioritize work around peak office hours
- Physically capable of performing maintenance tasks (ladders lifting confined spaces)
Work Environment
- Primarily daytime schedule aligned with office hours
- Oncall availability for emergencies
- Occasional evenings or weekends for afterhours work or projects
- Indoor mechanical rooms rooftops and office spaces
Required Experience:
Chief
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