Chief Engineer

Key Purpose

The Chief Engineer utilizes advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Working under limited supervision, the Chief Engineer monitors building system operations and performance. He/She/They utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating, and cooling. 

The Chief Engineer also provides O&M for building systems of other facilities as assigned.

Success Criteria

• Delivery on contract promises, increased effectiveness and/or efficiency of delivered services through deployment of ISS standards and concepts leveraging innovation and best practice opportunities’
• Successful delivery of prioritized projects and programs
• Develop own skill base in line with agreed appraisal, taking responsibility for increased performance, and ensuring continued self-improvement
• Participate and embrace the development opportunities 
• Promote the IFS model within the ISS community
• Transfer best practice
• Use the account to promote and further develop ISS

Key Areas of Collaboration and Influence

• Communicate effectively with colleagues within the Business Unit and across the company so that information is disseminated effectively and participate in project groups and meetings as required
• Account Organization
• Risk Management and Compliance
• Customer Organization
• Local Excellence Functions
• External Partners and Suppliers
• Account dedicated People & Culture, HSE, and Finance

Ideal Candidate Experience 

• Universal EPA certification required. OSHA 10 mandatory, OSHA 30 preferred; additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair 
• Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions 
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence including CEOP’s and MOP’s
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor
• Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees 
• Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles
• Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Requires intermediate analytical skills 
• Experience with building automation/building monitoring systems and any CMMS programs that capture PM and reactive work orders 
• Uses computer and / or PDA for email, inspections, LMS and training 
• Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines 
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook 

Key Accountabilities 

• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and Company directives related to building operations and work safety 
• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client 
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors. Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning. Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance 
• Completes maintenance and repair records as required. Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks 
• Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum. Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements 
• Performs welding, carpentry, furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed. Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed 
• Minimal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers. May coordinate work and assign tasks. The ideal fit will hold plant operating central plant and/ or strong HVAC with minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/ or carry 80 pounds or more 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl daily 
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus  
• Must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods 
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high/ unsafe places; fumes/airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration  
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions 
• The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud 

ISS offers full time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The annual salary range for this position is $50 per hour - $60 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills, and may vary from the range listed above.

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.