Building Maintenance Engineer

About the role

This position will be on-site in Chicago, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all aspects of commercial and industrial real estate.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, painting, fire sprinkler systems, building controls, doors, windows, caulking and any other property issue.
• Read, understand and utilize wiring diagrams, schematics, drawings, and blueprints.
• HVAC troubleshooting including RTU’s, MAU’s, VAV’s, etc.
• Plumbing repairs and troubleshooting including water closets, urinals, faucets, pumps, pipes and valves.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on physical structures, plumbing, HVAC, fire sprinkler and electrical systems.
• Work with subcontractors and vendors as needed.
• Respond to and complete service requests.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing property storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics, and refrigerants.
• Must be aware of the physical condition of the property and immediately correct unsafe conditions.
• Maintains accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests (received and completed), expenditures, work-in-progress, etc.
• Schedules and performs minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis.
• Maintains all tools in excellent condition.
• Identifies all utility meter cut-offs, fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts and prepares maps indicating same.
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties.
• Absorbs and addresses any issues identified during monthly property walk-ins.
• Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.
• Rakes, sweeps, shovels as circumstances warrant.
• Assists Project Managers, Property Managers and Leasing Agents with TI process and bids.
• Reports all major repairs and requisitions to Property Manager prior to any expenditure of funds.
• Obtains two to three bids for repairs and replacements exceeding $1,000.00.
• Manages all routine subcontract work for contract performance and quality.

Requirements

• Commercial building maintenance experience.
• High school diploma, GED or related experience and/or training.
• EPA 608 certification.
• Tools and transportation.
• Strong technical competence and commercial awareness.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Energetic, resourceful and hands-on individual with a strong customer service orientation.
• Attention to detail and great organizational skills.
• Able to approach problems both logically and creatively.
• Demonstrate a confident & positive approach when interacting with all team members & visitors.
• Able to work collaboratively as a team & independently.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or related experience and/or training.
• EPA 608 certification.
• Tools and transportation.
• Commercial building maintenance experience.

Skills

• Technical competence.
• Commercial awareness.
• Interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational and multi-tasking abilities.

Benefits

• A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment.
• Scholarships and paid professional development.
• Robust Reimbursement Programs: Dependent Care, Tuition, Wellness Spending Account, Cellphone.
• Mental Health Reimbursement.
• Childcare Reimbursement.
• $2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution.
• Parental Paid Leave.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Roaming position, multiple industrial buildings. Business mileage will be reimbursed.