Lead Engineer
- Location
- Queens, NY
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-07-28
Job description
Job Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day operations during assigned shift to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
Effectively communicate with and supervise all team members assigned to your shift
Evaluate, prioritize, and assign all Maximo work orders generated for your shift
Manage team members’ time and productivity, ensuring they remain motivated and on task
Perform skilled maintenance and mechanical duties necessary to support the operation
Complete maintenance tasks related to life safety equipment, terminal furnishings, and general building systems
Repair or replace thermostats, perform electrical repairs, replace lighting, and maintain space heaters as needed
Repair or replace window screens, latches, and perform minor door repairs
Perform other related maintenance tasks as assigned
Support operational goals by coordinating workflow, assigning tasks, and managing resources effectively
Requirements
Must have a valid US driver’s License with at least 3 years of experience- approvals and final decision is subjected to our automobile insurance carrier’s criteria
Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills as a team shift leader, providing clear instructions to team members
Adapt and work effectively in an environment with frequently changing priorities
Utilize a mobile device to read work orders, track notifications, and log completed maintenance tasks
Submit progress reports on open work orders in Maximo, both orally and in writing
Maintenance/Service and Troubleshooting Requirements
Respond promptly to reported service calls at the operation, addressing mechanical or maintenance-related issues
Perform skilled-level service call tasks in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, mechanical systems, and other trades
Conduct routine plumbing repairs, including clearing sink drains, unclogging toilets, and clearing sewer or drain lines
Perform re-lamping and maintenance of lighting fixtures
Complete routine electrical, mechanical, and sheet metal repairs
Maintain company tools and equipment in good working condition
Work in a neat, organized manner and clean up after each task
Safely work on ladders, lifts, confined spaces, and crawl spaces, both overhead and under floors
Complete all assigned preventive maintenance (PM) tasks according to schedule in Maximo, covering fixed assets such as water heaters, fan coil units, cooling and ventilation systems, and refrigeration systems
Defer PM tasks in Maximo when service calls or other operational priorities prevent timely completion
Assist in maintaining fire, carbon monoxide, smoke, and other Fire Life Safety Systems by completing assigned PM tasks
Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, blueprints, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance work
Troubleshoot and perform system resets of the Muratec system
Troubleshoot and perform pump testing on the sewage ejector pump systems
Respond to and operate the building’s fire alarm system during activations, including resetting and restoring the fire alarm panel to normal service
Monitor and adjust the Building Management System (BMS), taking corrective actions as needed
Inspect electrical and mechanical breakdowns, review equipment maintenance history, communicate with machine operators, diagnose causes of failure, and perform corrective actions as necessary