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Job Overview: Â

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As the Assistant Building Engineer you will ensure the building and facility is livable, safe and compliant by supervising and performing regular inspections, preventive and routine maintenance, repairs, and coordinating and managing vendors and staff.Â

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Your Responsibilities: Â

• Ensure building and systems are maintained properly and in safe working order (mechanical systems, electrical, fire safety, access control, HVAC/ chiller boiler, sprinkler systems, etc)Â
• Manage preventive inspection and maintenance schedule and corresponding workÂ
• Keep accurate operational, maintenance and repair logs along with other necessary paperworkÂ
• Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, projects and repairsÂ
• Plan and implement modifications and improvementsÂ
• Schedule and coordinate state inspections of building and equipment (annual fire system testing, elevator inspections, recall testing, etc.)Â
• Ensure the building has required permitsÂ
• Ensure emergency maintenance situations are handled timely and properlyÂ
• Maintain an emergency response plan, including vendors and other necessary contactsÂ
• Respond to emergencies as needed which may include weekends, holidays, or overnightÂ

Skills and Qualifications: Â

• Knowledge of building mechanics (i.e. plumbing, HVAC/ boiler chiller systems, electrical systems, rooftop pool maintenance, etc)Â
• Organized, with the ability to prioritize and adjust to incoming demandsÂ
• Able to use tools, equipment, and chemicals safelyÂ
• Superior manual dexterity skillsÂ
• Understanding of budgetingÂ
• Proven leadership skillsÂ
• Able to work independently and as part of a teamÂ
• Superb attention to detailÂ

Education and Experience: Â

• HOA and/ or residential maintenance: 2+ years (Required)Â
• Property OR High-Rise Management OR equivalent: 2+ years (Required)Â
• Excellent handyman skills, including maintenance in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (2+ years Preferred)Â
• EPA 608 Certification requiredÂ

Physical Requirements: Â

• Able to sit or stand for long periods of timeÂ
• Able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50Â lbsÂ
• Able to work in confined spacesÂ
• Able to perform in various weather conditions (i.e. rain, heat, cold, wind, etc)Â
• Able to respond to on-site emergencies on nights, holidays, and/or weekendsÂ

Work Location : Maxwell Place, Hoboken

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8-4pm, plus on-call responsibilties Â

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Compensation: $27.00-$28.00 per hour

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What We Offer:   Â

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.  Â