Chief Engineer

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Hawaiian Building Maintenance has been providing quality service since 1957. We are one of the largest facility service providers in the State of Hawaii. We are seeking a full-time Chief Engineer for a commercial office building located in Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Engineering Experience: Hands-on maintenance experience is essential, including: Troubleshooting, project management, HVAC, basic plumbing, electrical work. Management skills: We are looking for a hands-on manager who is: Highly organized, capable of multitasking, possessing excellent administrative skills, proficient in managing staff and project scheduling, communication skills: strong communication abilities are crucial, along with the capacity to work effectively with customers. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

-Status: Full-time

-Location: Oahu (Honolulu, Hawaii)

-Benefits: Competitive wages, health insurance plan, dental insurance, flexible spending account, vacation pay, holiday pay, 401k plan, and direct deposit option.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Subject to on-call availability 24/7 to respond to emergencies as needed after hours, on weekends, and holidays)

Compensation/Annual salary range: $95,000.00 - $101,000.00

Key Responsibilities:

-Manage the overall activities of the site and/or projects, including the personnel performing the work.

-Establish work performance standards and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

-Elevate major issues to executive management within 24 hrs. of the occurrence.

-Work efficiently to maintain good time management and minimize time needed to complete the work.

-Maintain logs of errors as required.

-Maintain and foster good working relationships with the customers, vendors, contractor’s and team members to promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment.

-Correct performance issues for personnel, technology and processes.

-Maintain budgets and standards for the site. Any work completed by outside vendors must first be approved by the property manager.

-Participate in all defined account status meetings.

-Periodically inspect all aspects of the site to ensure that the premises are aesthetically attractive and well maintained.

-Manage inventory and equipment usage.

-Troubleshoot and correct maintenance, mechanical and or electrical errors as needed/occurrence.

-Take prompt action to correct any potential hazards caused by errors to be compliant with safety hazards.

-Train security personnel in technical areas of operation of fire alarm, security of the building, irrigation sprinklers, light outages and any other equipment that may be necessary for safety and security reasons.

-Check daily: Cooling towers, chillers, pumps, compressors and all mechanical equipment.

-Check periodically: air handlers, exhaust fans, timers, etc.

-Maintain and monitor work schedules and time sheets.

-Create, prepare, edit and approve reports on the status of the account as requested or under defined time periods.

-Write and issue discipline, following HR concurrence, to notify and correct employee behaviors and performance.

Skills and Requirements:

-Must pass prescreen check

-High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

-Hawaii Driver's License required

-EPA universal certification required

-Availability to work 24/7: on-call, weekend work, and assist emergency calls-projects as needed.

-College degree in Engineering, business or related field is preferred.

-Previous management-supervisory and engineering/maintenance skills are required.

-Excellent attention to detail.

-Excellent public relations skills, oral and written communication abilities are required.

-Knowledge of basic building maintenance and proper use of power tools is required.

-Capable to lift 50+ lbs., standing for extended periods of time, stretching, kneeling, bending, crawling, climbing, etc.

Hawaiian Building Maintenance

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Office: 1013 Kawaiahao Street Honolulu, HI 96814 

Fax resume: 808-531-6946