**Chief Engineer** **Job Description** The Chief Engineer will work with a team of 24 maintenance personnel and collaborate with director teams. This hands-on position involves maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of building equipment and systems, performing preventive and unscheduled maintenance, and maintaining the physical plant. **Responsibilities** + Ensure the proper operation of life safety and HVAC control systems for the building. + Maintain the proper operation of all building equipment as directed. + Respond to service requests to reduce work orders and eliminate recurring problems. + Use PM-Works to complete preventive maintenance assignments and unscheduled maintenance tasks. + Inspect buildings for problems, troubleshoot possible issues, and provide repair solutions. + Collaborate with small house teams to promote resource sharing between departments and other households. + Participate in plant maintenance training programs and initiatives as suggested by the Director of Plant Services. + Comply with all safety and environmental procedures, including hazardous control, lockout-tag out programs, and other building awareness programs. + Inspect for building repairs, make necessary repairs, and escalate more complex repairs to management. + Develop and facilitate the preventive maintenance program for Vista Terrace and Pines Edge. + Conduct regular environmental rounds with leaders of each service area and ensure follow-through on identified maintenance needs. + Respond to emergencies in the building during off shifts. + Respond to radio calls promptly and professionally. + Meet department uniform, appearance, and comply with all OSHA safety regulations and local applicable health, safety, or environmental laws. + Perform duties requiring regular talking and hearing, frequent standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. + Meet general health requirements as set forth by company policies. + Lift up to 50 pounds. **Essential Skills** + Facilities maintenance + Mechanical + HVAC + Repair + Troubleshooting + Preventive maintenance **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma or equivalent + 5 years’ experience with plant operation, including life safety, utilities management, and equipment management + 5 years of supervisory experience + HVAC certification + Valid Driver’s License + Proficient with computer software programs **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Benefit from professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects. Enjoy a supportive culture that values collaboration and innovation. **Work Environment** This position requires regular weekend and holiday work and participation in an on-call rotation in addition to normal working hours. During emergencies such as inclement weather or evaluations, you may be asked to stay onsite for 24 or more hours until the emergency ends. Assistance may be necessary during the evacuation of residents in emergency situations. **Job Type & Location** This is a Direct Placement position based out of Needham, Massachusetts. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.