Assistant Building Engineer
CHICAGO, IL
Full Time
Clear Investment Group
Experienced
Job Title: Assistant Building Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full Time, On-site
Compensation and Benefits
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant Building Engineer to oversee the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of a 23 floor office building in downtown Chicago. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all building systems and equipment function optimally, providing tenants with a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained work environment. This role involves performing regular inspections, troubleshooting issues, and executing repairs across various systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full Time, On-site
Compensation and Benefits
- $65K-$75K + commensurate with experience
- Health Insurance
- PTO and Holiday Pay
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant Building Engineer to oversee the maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of a 23 floor office building in downtown Chicago. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all building systems and equipment function optimally, providing tenants with a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained work environment. This role involves performing regular inspections, troubleshooting issues, and executing repairs across various systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Operation & Maintenance: Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the building’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine preventive maintenance on all building systems to prevent breakdowns and ensure longevity. Perform regular property inspections.
- Repairs: Diagnose and repair issues in units and common areas, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building infrastructure.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure all building operations comply with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including building codes and environmental standards.
- Energy Management: Monitor and optimize energy usage throughout the building, making recommendations for improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
- Emergency Response: Respond promptly to building emergencies, including system failures, power outages, and other urgent maintenance needs.
- Vendor Management: Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
- Tenant Interaction: Address maintenance requests from tenants promptly and professionally, ensuring high levels of satisfaction. Conduct follow-up calls after service requests to ensure work has been completed satisfactorily
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and safety checks. Keep MSDS sheets current and readily accessible. Maintain thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Leadership: Manage, train and lead team of maintenance team. Assist in hiring of new maintenance technicians. Conducts regular scheduled safety meetings with service team, maintain and communicates HAZCOM standards. Responsible for all aspects of property maintenances, custodial, preventative, corrective, deferred and emergency maintenance
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 5-6 years of experience as an Assistant Building Engineer or in a related role, preferably in a high-rise residential or commercial environment.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems specific to high-rise buildings. Experience with Boilers/Chillers (3rd class engineer preferred)
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as HVAC, EPA, or building systems engineering are preferred.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex building system issues effectively and efficiently.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with tenants, vendors, and management.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), work in confined spaces, and climb ladders as required for maintenance tasks. Ability stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Availability: Must be available for on-call emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
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