Building Engineer
TalentAlly · Chicago, IL · 4 days ago
Engineering$48–$50/hrFull-time
About the role
This is a Union Position within Corporate Advisory & Solutions. As an experienced Building Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled maintenance, repairs, and inspections of building systems; address service requests, including hot/cold calls, plumbing issues, and lighting repairs.
- Troubleshoot minor equipment malfunctions and escalate issues as needed.
- Replace light fixtures, filters, and other components as required.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections and equipment performance.
- Interact with tenants, contractors, and property managers and work closely with senior engineers and technicians to support smooth building operations and resolve tenant issues.
- Aid with preventive maintenance tasks and contractor oversight.
- Conduct property inspections to identify deficiencies.
- Record equipment readings and ensure assigned building systems are operating according to standards.
- Follow company safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE; ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFC, NFPA regulations; report safety hazards; participate in safety inspections.
- Provide guidance to junior Technicians when needed.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with teammates, leadership team, vendors, tenants, and client employees in a professional manner, keeping the appropriate customer(s) informed/updated as needed.
- Work closely with senior engineers to develop technical skills and participate in professional development programs to grow into advanced roles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- HS Diploma or GED required
- Two to three years of job related experience or commensurate certification/trade experience
- IUOEI and Local 399 Union membership is required
- OSHA certification is required
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration is required
- CFC Certification preferred or willingness to obtain as requested; possess engineering and trade licenses required according to local, state, or national requirements
- Basic working knowledge of laptop and phone applications for work order and facility operation systems as well as basic skills with Microsoft Outlook
- Familiar with fire/life safety equipment/procedures
- Proven track record for delivering excellent internal and external customer service; ability to successfully interact/communicate with tenants/vendors/contractors as well as teammates and leadership team
- Familiarity with blueprints and code requirements
- Ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations as necessary to meet the needs of the client
- Possess competent knowledge of use and care of tools
- Ability to read and write English in order to understand manuals and procedures, and to write reports
- Exhibit a willingness to develop familiarity with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems and gain experience with BAS operation and troubleshooting
Benefits
This position is 100% in-office. The role requires working in office during standard business hours. Remote work or telecommuting is not an option for this position.
Pay
$48—$50 USD
Schedule
Not specified
Skills
Not specified
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED required
- Two to three years of job related experience or commensurate certification/trade experience
- IUOEI and Local 399 Union membership is required
- OSHA certification is required
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration is required
- CFC Certification preferred or willingness to obtain as requested; possess engineering and trade licenses required according to local, state, or national requirements
- Basic working knowledge of laptop and phone applications for work order and facility operation systems as well as basic skills with Microsoft Outlook
- Familiar with fire/life safety equipment/procedures
- Proven track record for delivering excellent internal and external customer service; ability to successfully interact/communicate with tenants/vendors/contractors as well as teammates and leadership team
- Familiarity with blueprints and code requirements
- Ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations as necessary to meet the needs of the client
- Possess competent knowledge of use and care of tools
- Ability to read and write English in order to understand manuals and procedures, and to write reports
- Exhibit a willingness to develop familiarity with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems and gain experience with BAS operation and troubleshooting