JOB SUMMARY
This position is a key middle management role and services as an advisor to the Chief, the Super Chief, and the Director of Facilities. The Assistant Chief will observe and report on personal and departmental needs. They will assist in developing operational procedures, equipment operations, scheduling labor, inventory control and maintenance procedures. An Assistant Chief will be responsible for driving departmental projects under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Super Chief, and the Director of Facilities. The Assistant Chief must have both leadership and engineering experience.
The responsibilities of an Assistant Chief Engineer are to direct the crew when the Director of Facilities, the Super Chief Engineer and the Chief Engineer are not available.
The Assistant Chief will often be totally on his own without anyone else on site with whom to confer. While on property, he might also be the lead man on site, directing the work force would be a portion of his responsibilities as well as preforming refrigeration work himself. This position’s main function is to do higher level or major maintenance and make repairs and modifications to equipment as assigned by the Director of Facilities. Refrigeration set-up and tear down are also a major portion of the Assistant Chief Engineer responsibilities. Such equipment might include, but not be limited to condensers, ice generators, ice machines, ice plates and condenser coils. This individual will work on projects and be task driven. An Assistant Chief Engineer will need to be able to work alone, analyze a problem, determine the best course of action, secure materials needed to remedy the problem and complete the repair. When necessary, the Assistant Chief will perform any duties, usually the responsibility of the Watch/Maintenance Engineer, the Lead Refrigeration Tech, or the Traveling Lead Refrigeration Tech.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
An Assistant Chief Engineer will make repairs as assigned by the Director of Facilities, or any Refrigeration crew member who maintains a higher job classification, on a project or task basis, maintain equipment and services complete projects and tasks as assigned, using his best judgement as to the appropriate course of action.
· Secure needed materials and supplies.
· Direct the refrigeration crew in the absence of the Director of Facilities, the Super Chief Engineer and the Chief Engineer
· Follow all necessary safety steps, including but not limited to Lock-out Tag-out procedures.
General Job Performance:
Quantity of Work
An Assistant Chief Engineer will make repairs as assigned by the Director of Facilities on a project or task basis. maintain equipment and services per the direction of the Director of Facilities 100% of the time. The Assistant Chief Engineer must meet minimum standards established and communicated by the Director of Facilities. Standards will be reviewed and may be adjusted based on operational requirements. The Assistant Chief Engineer will do their work in such a manner to be viewed as a credible leader by all levels of the organization, including front-line team members. Make all company time, productive time.
Quality of Work
Maintain high standards regarding the entire scope of their work, including attentiveness to accuracy in repairs being made, courteous and respectful treatment of customers, maintaining a clean and sanitary facility and care and attention to the use of all equipment. Work must always be done with the safety of the employee and other employees, visitors, and the community in general at the forefront of the employee’s minds. Employees must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Timeliness
Meet job requirements in a timely manner as specified by the Director of Facilities, or any Refrigeration crew member who maintains a higher job classification or the General Manager.
Qualification Requirements:
Education and Training
· High School education or equivalent, Refrigeration training
· Minimum of 6 years of Refrigeration experience
· RETA certification – either CARO or CIRO level or equivalent
· Forklift training and have an operator’s license (or be able to qualify for an operator’s license)
Language Skills
Must have the ability to read and comprehend somewhat complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and be able to effectively respond to and communicate with the crew members, other employees, and customers. Also, must be able to respond coherently to basic and in-depth inquiries from Supervisor(s) Management and staff. An Assistant Chief Engineer must be able to assess a situation and communicate his assessment to Supervisors(s) and Management, particularly when he is working off site.
Mathematical Skills
Must have the basic knowledge of arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions (either written or oral) make observations, communicate with others, and operate assigned equipment safely.
Physical Demands
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
o Walking – 50 % of the time for seconds to two minutes at a time
o Climbing Ladders –1 % throughout the day - from six feet to twenty feet in height
o Standing – 12 % throughout the day – for seconds to one minute at a time
o Sitting – 12 % for seconds to ten minutes at a time
o Kneeling/Crouching/Squatting/Bending – 1 % infrequently for seconds at a time
o Lifting/Carrying – 1%
o Single person lifting 0 to 35 pounds – seconds to minutes per day.
o Multi person or single person using mechanical assistance - 35 to 50 pounds – seconds to minutes per day.
o Bending – 25%
o Bending of Wrists – seconds to minutes per day
o Bending at the Waist – infrequently for seconds to minutes per day
o Pushing/Pulling – less than 1% - infrequently for seconds to minutes per day
o Reaching – less than 1% -seconds to minutes per day
o Grasping – less than 1%
o Simple Grasp – seconds to minutes per day
o Power Grasp – seconds to minutes per day
o Fine Finger Manipulation – less than 1% - seconds to minutes per day
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
o Noise level - up to 110 decibels
o Temperature – 30 degrees to 110 degrees
o Standing, Walking and Climbing Surfaces – Wet, moist, icy and slippery surfaces including floors, ladders, platforms and catwalks, metal surfaces heated by the sun, oily surfaces, irregular wooden surfaces.
Machines, Tools, Equipment:
· Ladders
· Call phone / Tablet
· Forklift, Man Lift, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift
· Hoses
· Chemicals
· Writing Instruments
· Truck
· Welder
· Hand Tools
· Power Tools
· Automated Process
Safety Equipment Used:
· Steel toe boots (OSHA 2413 compliant)
· Safety Glasses
· Gloves
· Safety Vest
· Hard Hat
· Dust Masks
· Hearing Protection
· Climbing Gear
· Respirator/Breathing Assistance
Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYER:
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of the employment relationship.
Join our team and make a significant impact on our organization's growth and success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $49.66 per hour
Experience:
- Maintenance: 6 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
