Chief Maintenance Engineer**
**Job Description**
As a Chief Maintenance Engineer, you will lead the technical operations and maintenance of assigned buildings, ensuring that all systems run smoothly and efficiently. You will supervise and mentor technical staff, prepare work schedules, and coordinate preventive maintenance to ensure optimal facility performance.
**Responsibilities**
+ Oversee technical operations and maintenance of assigned buildings.
+ Supervise, train, and mentor technical staff.
+ Prepare work schedules, assign duties, and coordinate preventive maintenance for the facility.
+ Develop, implement, and manage building safety and emergency response plans.
+ Enforce security protocols, manage subcontractor access, and maintain up-to-date record logs.
+ Ensure compliance with environmental, health, security standards, and government regulations.
+ Respond promptly to customer requests and complaints.
+ Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for services, supplies, and repairs.
+ Coordinate modifications and repairs to building utilities, services, piping, ductwork, fire safety, and security systems.
+ Develop and execute energy plans to improve sustainability and reduce costs.
+ Plan and oversee testing, shutdowns, and startups of critical building systems.
+ Complete and document all building inspections using relevant GSA forms.
+ Identify and communicate any dangerous conditions or emergencies.
+ Serve as the primary responder to building emergencies during and after normal working hours.
+ Schedule all building services activities to ensure minimal disruption.
+ Ensure testing, commissioning, and training are conducted for all repairs, alterations, and projects.
**Essential Skills**
+ Hands-on expertise in chillers, boilers, pumps, and heat exchangers.
+ Proficiency in HVAC systems and Building Automation Systems.
+ Experience with Life Safety Systems and Utility Services.
+ Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution and Plumbing.
+ Mechanical equipment expertise fundamental to building operations.
+ Experience in mechanical, building automation systems, and plumbing.
+ EPA Universal Refrigerant License (required).
+ Journeyman or Master HVAC license preferred.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ At least a High School Diploma.
+ A minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in a supervisory role in large commercial high-rise facilities.
+ Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
+ Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
+ Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer full benefits including healthcare, PTO, and more, alongside competitive compensation. Employees have opportunities for advancement and professional development, ensuring a rewarding career path.
**Work Environment**
You will be working onsite at the Federal Building in downtown Norfolk, VA, responsible for the technical operations and maintenance of facilities for federal offices and courthouses.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $90001.60 - $94161.60/yr.
Full Benefits (Healthcare, PTO & more) & Competitive Compensation
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2025.
**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.
**Job Description**
As a Chief Maintenance Engineer, you will lead the technical operations and maintenance of assigned buildings, ensuring that all systems run smoothly and efficiently. You will supervise and mentor technical staff, prepare work schedules, and coordinate preventive maintenance to ensure optimal facility performance.
**Responsibilities**
+ Oversee technical operations and maintenance of assigned buildings.
+ Supervise, train, and mentor technical staff.
+ Prepare work schedules, assign duties, and coordinate preventive maintenance for the facility.
+ Develop, implement, and manage building safety and emergency response plans.
+ Enforce security protocols, manage subcontractor access, and maintain up-to-date record logs.
+ Ensure compliance with environmental, health, security standards, and government regulations.
+ Respond promptly to customer requests and complaints.
+ Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for services, supplies, and repairs.
+ Coordinate modifications and repairs to building utilities, services, piping, ductwork, fire safety, and security systems.
+ Develop and execute energy plans to improve sustainability and reduce costs.
+ Plan and oversee testing, shutdowns, and startups of critical building systems.
+ Complete and document all building inspections using relevant GSA forms.
+ Identify and communicate any dangerous conditions or emergencies.
+ Serve as the primary responder to building emergencies during and after normal working hours.
+ Schedule all building services activities to ensure minimal disruption.
+ Ensure testing, commissioning, and training are conducted for all repairs, alterations, and projects.
**Essential Skills**
+ Hands-on expertise in chillers, boilers, pumps, and heat exchangers.
+ Proficiency in HVAC systems and Building Automation Systems.
+ Experience with Life Safety Systems and Utility Services.
+ Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution and Plumbing.
+ Mechanical equipment expertise fundamental to building operations.
+ Experience in mechanical, building automation systems, and plumbing.
+ EPA Universal Refrigerant License (required).
+ Journeyman or Master HVAC license preferred.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ At least a High School Diploma.
+ A minimum of five (5) years of recent experience in a supervisory role in large commercial high-rise facilities.
+ Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
+ Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
+ Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer full benefits including healthcare, PTO, and more, alongside competitive compensation. Employees have opportunities for advancement and professional development, ensuring a rewarding career path.
**Work Environment**
You will be working onsite at the Federal Building in downtown Norfolk, VA, responsible for the technical operations and maintenance of facilities for federal offices and courthouses.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $90001.60 - $94161.60/yr.
Full Benefits (Healthcare, PTO & more) & Competitive Compensation
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2025.
**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.
Job ID: 489040902
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025
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