Chief Engineer

Job Description

Hi-Rise Condo in Arlington (Rosslyn), Virginia, is seeking an experienced DC 3rd Class Chief Engineer to oversee facility plant systems and general maintenance in our 14-story Condo Association.

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The Chief Engineer will be responsible for the daily administration and operation of the maintenance shop, maintaining good owner/maintenance relations, directing the maintenance program, and managing the boiler room and all mechanical equipment in the Atrium.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain files on maintenance tickets and inventory of all common and in-unit maintenance parts, with assistance from the Assistant Manager.
2. Perform daily checks of controls in the boiler room related to heat, hot water, air conditioning, etc., and contact contractors or make repairs as needed.
3. Run the emergency generator weekly to ensure proper functioning.
4. Handle work orders received from the front desk, dispatch to maintenance, or handle independently.
5. Assist in developing the annual budget with the Property Manager, General Manager, and relevant committees.
6. Supervise and direct maintenance personnel and onsite vendors, ensuring proper procedures are followed.
7. Make necessary repairs, including assisting with in-unit maintenance when required.
8. Recommend purchases for approval to the GM for use in the boiler room and maintenance shop.
9. Review work specifications and hours with facility plant contractors and verify completion of work.
10. Perform emergency repairs such as sewer backups, flooding, electrical outages, or fire, maintaining a clean and safe work area.
11. Assist with snow removal duties, including salting, shoveling, and operating snow blowers as needed.
12. Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment as specified by manufacturers and the building.
13. Maintain operating manuals, blueprints, and pertinent data related to equipment.
14. Review owner requests for remodels or alterations and inform the General Manager, Board, or Committees.
15. Assist in unit inspections for resale certificates.
16. Keep logs current on boiler, chiller, electric, gas, and water systems using SharePoint, OneDrive, or Building Link.
17. Keep the General Manager informed of ongoing and new projects.
18. Ensure all inspection certificates (elevator, sprinkler, fire equipment, pools, boilers, etc.) are current.
19. Operate all equipment and tools safely and responsibly.
20. Ensure life safety supplies are in place and operational.
21. Inventory and secure Atrium property and in-unit materials bought and sold.
22. Write purchase orders and log codes for processing by the Assistant Manager.
23. Maintain MSDS and right-to-know files.
24. Perform other duties as assigned to support property operations.

Company Overview

Our luxury high-rise features 341 units across 14 stories, with amenities including a 24-hour front concierge, fitness center with sauna and Jacuzzi, state-of-the-art equipment, tennis court, three-level garage, onsite storage, and community room.