Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

Job Title: Chief Engineer – Facilities Maintenance
Job Type: Full-Time
Place of Performance: Culpeper, VA
Schedule: Full-Time (On-call for emergencies)

Summary:

The Chief Engineer will provide technical leadership for all building systems and maintenance operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and utility systems.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of commercial or institutional facilities maintenance experience.
• At least three (3) years supervising maintenance personnel.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read construction drawings and technical manuals.

Duties:

• Supervise maintenance personnel and daily operations.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot complex building system failures.
• Coordinate major repairs and subcontracted work.
• Review work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure facility systems remain operational at all times.