Chief Engineer - Blanton Turner in Seattle, Washington at Blanton Turner

Under the day to day supervision of the Property Manager, this position is responsible for all aspects of building and systems maintenance and repair. This includes: displaying a high level of ownership, responsibility, customer service and professionalism as well as provide general maintenance & repair, daily upkeep of the property, and unit turns in a timely and efficient manner. This position will also maintain effective and productive management of maintenance and custodial staff as applicable, through hands-on leadership and delegation of assignments in addition to oversight of overall performance of the maintenance at the property.

Benefits/The Good Stuff

• Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 DOE
• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 7 am to 4 pm + Available for after hours calls
• Hours per week: 40
• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision for Employees
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employer Matched 401(K)
• PTO Plan, and Holidays
• Generous parental leave and family medical leave
• $75 Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Free Parking
• Community involvement
• Happy hours and team events
• Professional development

At Blanton Turner, we believe great results begin with hiring the very best professionals. Recently recognized as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by the Puget Sound Business Journal, BT manages a vibrant portfolio of residential and commercial properties throughout the Pacific Northwest. We pride ourselves on being a team of “Fun People” who thrive on executing big ideas and creating remarkable experiences. What does it mean to be a Fun Person? It’s all about empowering individuals to change the game and bring their authentic selves to work. We also ensure our team members are well-supported with 100% employer-paid health premiums and an employer matched 401k program, allowing everyone to live their best lives. At Blanton Turner, you’ll find a community that values uniqueness, fosters meaningful connections, and is committed to making work both enjoyable and impactful.

A Day in the Life

Essential Functions

• Communicate respectfully and effectively with co-workers, vendors and the public.
• Must be flexible and able to work well under time constraints.
• Comfortable working on a large team.
• Must be courteous, polite and respectful in all interactions.
• Must have good organizational skills.
• Must be able to follow instructions as well as be able to give detailed instructions to the team.
• Ability to work at heights and from ladders.
• Show accountability for all work and actions by setting a strong example and work ethic.

Maintaining the Physical Asset

• To further the brand of Blanton Turner through excellent maintenance of the property.
• Show accountability for all work and actions by setting a strong example and work ethic
• Work hands on and lead the unit punch list upon TCO (If necessary).
• Effectively lead and manage the maintenance and custodial staff as applicable – including, but not limited to, hiring, training, scheduling, conducting employee reviews, disciplining, and being involved in termination.
• Develop, implement and manage maintenance budget.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and service contractors – schedule and coordinate vendor and contractor activities.
• To perform maintenance and repairs of physical property, including but not limited to doing: minor plumbing repair, general carpentry, landscaping, painting drywall, general electrical maintenance and janitorial tasks.
• Set quality standards and ensure quality control.
• Maintain professionalism and communicate effectively with all key stakeholders including, but not limited to, residents, tenants, the Property Manager, Portfolio Manager, office staff, and vendors.
• Responsible for understanding all building systems and working with vendors/subs to address ongoing concerns.
• Responsible for building preventive maintenance plan.
• Act as liaison for other tenants for facilities and emergency management
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and correct minor and major HVAC issues, plumbing issues and electrical issues.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and service contractors – schedule and coordinate vendor and contractor activities.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs, records and monthly reports.
• Complete all work in a timely and professional manner.
• Must work safely at all times.
• Be available on-call for after-hours emergencies.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in building operations and maintenance, or similar.
• Experience leading a maintenance team.
• Experience and skill in diagnosing/troubleshooting operating problems in large HVAC systems.
• Skill and knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and related trades involved in HVAC operations.
• Ability to read blueprints/CAD drawing preferred.
• Must be able to lift 90 lbs.
• Boiler License preferred.
• Electrical license/certificate preferred.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Aesthetically oriented with an eye for detail.
• Work well under pressure with excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, custodial practices and strategies.
• Problem solving and resourcefulness.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Identify and clarify needs of a tenant and respond to these needs quickly.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Work well under pressure with excellent problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and custodial practices and strategies.