Assistant Chief Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Sandy Springs, Georgia (Onsite/In-Person)

Department:

Facilities

Reports To:

Chief Maintenance Engineer

Safety Sensitive:

Yes
Status: Exempt

Step into a leadership role that keeps Sandy Springs running smoothly. The City of Sandy Springs is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Maintenance Chief Engineer to help manage and maintain a portfolio of Class A properties—including a Performing Arts Center, Multi-Use Theater, and Municipal Building—right in the heart of our vibrant community.

What You'll Do

As the Assistant Maintenance Chief Engineer, you'll work closely with the Chief Maintenance Engineer to oversee daily operations, capital projects, and preventive maintenance efforts across multiple facilities. Your day will bring variety—from managing HVAC and mechanical systems to coordinating contractors, creating safety programs, and ensuring top-notch service for our staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising maintenance and engineering staff, including training and development.
• Assisting with budgeting, project planning, and financial management for facility operations.
• Overseeing building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety) with an eye for efficiency and compliance.
• Managing preventive maintenance programs and leading safety initiatives.
• Reviewing plans and specifications to ensure construction and maintenance meet design, budget, and safety standards.
• Responding to emergencies quickly and effectively to maintain continuous operation.
• Coordinating shutdowns, inspections, and equipment commissioning for new infrastructure.

What You Bring

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in problem-solving complex systems and leading by example in a hands-on environment.

Minimum qualifications:

• At least 7 years of related experience in a commercial property environment.
• Proven background supervising maintenance operations in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Familiarity with BMS, CMMS, or fire alarm programming systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and team leadership skills.
• Appropriate trade licenses (e.g., Journeyman, Master Universal Technician for CFCs).
• Willingness to work occasional shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical training in facilities management, engineering, or related field.
• Electrician or plumbing licenses.

Why Sandy Springs?

Join a dynamic municipality committed to excellence, safety, and community service. You'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact, contributing to maintenance strategies that keep essential public spaces operating at their best.

Our ideal candidate is technically skilled, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and driven to provide outstanding service—both to colleagues and to the public we serve.

The City of Sandy Springs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).