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Chief Maintenance Engineer

CGL Facility Management, LLC

Williamsburg, VAJob$36–43/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$36–43/hr
Location
Williamsburg, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid In-State Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Chief Maintenance Engineer oversees technical maintenance contract work at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail, ensuring facility systems remain operational and managing maintenance staff. The role serves as lead technician and technical spokesperson, assigns and schedules work, and may spend up to 80% of the time completing work orders. It also coordinates subcontracted work and responds to after-hours emergencies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maintenance Management Systems, requiredSkilled Trades, requiredBlueprint Reading, requiredHand and Power Tools, requiredTest Equipment, requiredEquipment Diagnostics, requiredEquipment Repair, requiredComputer Literacy, requiredCustomer Service, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredPrioritization, requiredMultitasking, requiredTechnical Knowledge, requiredTeam Motivation, requiredDelegation, requiredConstructive Feedback, requiredCommunication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredTeamwork, requiredWork Ethic, requiredPositive Attitude, requiredSelf-Motivation, requiredMentoring, nice to haveState Inspection, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, requiredBachelor's Degree, nice to have5+ Years Skilled Maintenance or Commercial Experience, requiredValid in-State Driver's License, requiredLicense in One or More Disciplines, nice to have

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Hourly Range: $32.98 USD to $41.15 USD

Description

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

CGL is a provider of justice facility planning, design, and program management and maintenance solutions to justice facilities and other public facilities throughout the U.S. and internationally. CGL Facility Management, LLC provides comprehensive contract facility maintenance services to commercial clients. A Brief Overview The Chief Maintenance Engineer (CME) is responsible for fulfilling the technical aspects of the maintenance contract, ensuring that facilities are well maintained and operable, and for managing the maintenance staff under her/his supervision. She/he serves as the technical spokesperson for the facility during client meetings and serves the role of lead technician. Assigns and schedules work, answers questions, and serves as primary quality control inspector. The CME may spend up to 80% of her/his time performing work orders as required. Interfaces with subcontractors on all requisitioned work assignments to achieve full contract compliance. Employees in this position will be assigned to the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail in Williamsburg, VA. What you will do

  • Reviews job requests and work orders daily to determine workload priorities.

  • Assigns work to staff and monitors progress towards completion.

  • Performs corrective and preventive maintenance activities on systems to provide continuous performance of HVAC, electricity, gas, life safety, security, and other systems required for operations.

  • Performs routine facility inspections for conformance with operational and safety requirements and standards.

  • Performs general trades work in facility as required.

  • Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.

  • Informs and confers with Regional Manager to resolve facility problems and personnel issues.

  • Keeps client and CGL Facility Management informed of the progress and status of all open work orders, projects, staff attendance, and other activities to help ensure adequate use of resources and timely completion of work orders in a cost-effective manner.

  • Becomes familiar and ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and standards.

  • Interacts professionally with the public, vendors and staff; maintains effective working relationships and works in cooperation with the site management team to effectively meet agency and CGL objectives.

  • Responds to all emergencies as requested in compliance with contract requirements.

  • Ensures proper documentation in computer based predictive & preventive maintenance management systems (CMMS) of work performed and maintains accurate records.

  • Prepares records, reports, and other documentation related to work performed and personnel management in an accurate and timely manner.

  • Must respond to after-hours emergency calls from clients. Appropriate accommodations will be made for both time spent and associated costs incurred in response to after-hours situations.

  • Must maintain a clean and safe workplace while and after performing maintenance tasks.

  • Assists in training technicians in unlike skillsets on basics of your trade, providing mentorship, oversight, and direction.

Education Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years skilled maintenance and/or commercial experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • A broad knowledge and use of computer based predictive & preventive maintenance management systems.

  • A broad knowledge of the various skilled trades. Licensed in one or more disciplines preferred.

  • Must be able to read blueprints and as-built drawings.

  • Must be skilled in the use of hand and power tools and test equipment; and be able to diagnose equipment problems, make repairs, test equipment, and properly maintain records.

  • Must be a team player, have strong work ethic, positive attitude, and desire to succeed while representing our firm with the best possible service to our clients.

  • Must be computer literate.

  • Must provide outstanding customer service to meet the needs of our client.

  • Requires a self-motivated, team player who pays close attention to detail and who can prioritize in a fast-moving environment.

  • Must demonstrate ability to multi-task; prioritize effectively and strong technical knowledge with a positive and service-oriented attitude.

  • Must motivate, delegate, and provide constructive feedback as appropriate to a team.

  • Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of different people in a variety of situations.

  • Licenses and Certifications

  • DL NUMBER - Driver's License, Valid and in State required.

  • State Inspection License preferred.

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The hiring range for this position is generally between $36.00 to $43.00 exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the general Hiring Range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

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EEO/ADA

The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

How this job compares

Set against the 763 open Maintenance Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$36–43/hr
  • US median$31–36/hr189 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $39.50/hr, is 18% above the US median midpoint ($34/hr) — in the middle half of Maintenance Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Maintenance Engineer jobs in Virginia and 763 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Maintenance Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (559 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 302 of the 763 open Maintenance Engineer jobs (40%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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