Facilities Maintenance Specialist II / Senior Facilities Maintenance Specialist - Chicago

About the role

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist ensures the efficient operation and maintenance of credit union buildings within downtown Chicago. This role involves routine building inspections, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing repairs, and maintaining indoor and outdoor areas. The technician coordinates with staff and contractors, travels between locations, and responds to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform general facility maintenance and troubleshooting across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and related systems.
• Provide quick and professional response to maintenance and service requests from staff and management.
• Maintain the functionality and appearance of Credit Union buildings, systems, furnishings, and fixtures.
• Complete and document daily work orders, reporting progress and unresolved issues to the manager.
• Maintain organized storage areas, tools, supplies, and equipment in proper working condition.
• Assist with bid solicitation for minor repairs, upgrades, or equipment replacements and participate in facility projects and compliance training as needed.
• Understand the Credit Union's policies and procedures to ensure compliance and accountability in managing operational risks related to facilities maintenance.
• Adhere to established internal controls and procedures to safeguard assets and maintain the integrity of credit union operations.
• Conduct regular audits and maintenance checks on critical systems to ensure they are functioning optimally.
• Oversee the upkeep of building security alarms, entry operations, and access control equipment and hardware, ensuring all security measures are functioning correctly and efficiently.
• Manage the maintenance and operation of electrical systems, including emergency power generation equipment and low voltage building control systems, to ensure uninterrupted power supply and system reliability.
• Regularly inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Operate building automation and management systems to maintain efficient operation and a comfortable work environment.
• Lead various projects related to maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Assess vendors based on price, quality, services, support availability, reliability, and reputation to ensure optimal vendor selection.
• Monitor vendor performance, address any issues, and ensure contracts are aligned with the Credit Union's needs and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Trade certifications, specialized trainings, or journeymen’s certification is required.
• Prior experience in construction, skilled trade, maintenance, property management is required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record is required.
• Familiarity with City of Chicago local ordinances preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, FMP designation, or license in a trade is required.
• Prior experience in operating building automation systems, HVAC, and electrical distribution systems is preferred.

Skills

• Core Competencies: Communicate, Navigate Change & Evolve, Solve Problems & Make Decisions, Plan, Prioritize, and Achieve, Collaborate.
• Functional Competencies: Critical Thinking, Detail Orientation, Digital Literacy, Initiative, Organized, Project Management, Time Management.

Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums.
• Up to 26 days of PTO within your first year, as well as Volunteer Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave.

Pay

• Salary Range:
  • Facilities Maintenance Specialist II - $31.08 - $37.29+ per hour, dependent on experience.
  • Senior Facilities Maintenance Specialist - $34.09 - 41.76+ per hour, dependent on experience.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm CT, with a rotated 24 hour on-call shift.

Location

• Gold Coast - 1165 N. Clark St.
• Halsted - 2500 N. Halsted St.
• Clark - 1550 N. Clark St.
• Division - 101 W. Division St.
• Lincoln - 2727 N. Lincoln Ave.
• North - 2234 W. North Ave.