Building Maintenance Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL River North

About the role

A fully integrated real estate development firm specializing in property management, leasing, and construction is seeking an experienced Building Maintenance Engineer for a property located in Chicago's River North neighborhood. The Building Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems while responding to tenant service requests and helping maintain a safe, clean, and well-functioning property.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and tenant service requests.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, security, roofing, sprinkler, and other building systems.
• Diagnose building system problems and complete minor emergency repairs and adjustments.
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs, including faucets, drains, pipes, switches, lighting fixtures, thermostats, valves, and related equipment.
• Complete minor installations and repairs to doors, locks, hardware, and furniture.
• Inspect equipment and identify maintenance or safety concerns.
• Use testing equipment to diagnose problems and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Maintain accurate equipment, maintenance, and repair logs.
• Monitor tools, equipment, materials, and supplies and report replacement needs.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, building codes, and property standards.
• Assist with additional building maintenance projects as assigned.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• 5‑7 years of relevant building engineering/maintenance experience, preferably within property management.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, security, fire/life safety, and other commercial building systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve building mechanical system issues independently.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Knowledge of building safety practices, codes, and maintenance standards.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License and ability to drive a company vehicle.
• HVAC Technician Certification is a plus but not required.
• EPA Type I and II Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to perform physical building maintenance work, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working with tools and equipment.
• Ability to move furniture and equipment as needed.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to safely perform strenuous maintenance and repair work.

Pay

$28-$31/hour, based on experience

Schedule

Tuesday‑Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM; On‑call: rotating basis