Building Engineer

Building Engineer

The Building Engineer plays a key role in maintaining and improving a large, high-profile headquarters facility, with primary responsibility for building automation systems, mechanical equipment, and overall facility infrastructure. This direct-hire position focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC, commercial refrigeration, kitchen equipment, plumbing, electrical systems, hydrotherapy pools, and fire suppression systems, while also supporting contract procurement and vendor oversight. The role operates primarily on 1st shift (8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), with flexibility required for on-call support, rotational weekend shifts during the season, and occasional work on evenings and holidays. The Building Engineer collaborates across departments, responds to building emergencies, and contributes to planning, communication, execution, and continuous improvement of building operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve Building Automation System issues, including alarms, communication errors, and equipment malfunctions, ensuring systems operate efficiently and reliably.
• Contact and coordinate with specialized vendors to diagnose and resolve complex building systems issues, following through until problems are fully resolved.
• Execute routine preventive maintenance on all building systems and equipment to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial HVAC systems, ensuring proper operation and comfort throughout the facility.
• Assess, service, and repair a wide range of commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, dishwashers, and food preparation equipment.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing issues such as leaks, clogs, and malfunctioning fixtures, and replace faucets, toilets, and other plumbing components as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits, replace outlets, switches, light fixtures, and ballasts, and perform minor wiring modifications in compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.
• Maintain hydrotherapy pools and related equipment by performing regular testing, cleaning, and preventative maintenance to ensure proper chemical balance, cleanliness, and functionality.
• Support fire suppression systems through annual inspections and monthly churn testing, helping to maintain compliance with safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment history using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Inspect the entire facility daily for faults, including cosmetic issues, and take initiative to repair, replace, or recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Perform additional building maintenance tasks including carpentry, doors and hardware work, painting, drywall installation and repair, and other general trade work as needed.
• Help develop the annual repair and maintenance budget, including capital improvement programs, track expenses, provide monthly reconciliations, and update management on budget status.
• Support the creation and ongoing refinement of a ten-year plan for facility equipment, contributing to long-term operational planning and lifecycle management.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the facilitys Emergency Action Plan, playing an active role in safety preparedness and response strategies.
• Coordinate ongoing vendor relationships, including scheduling services, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Oversee capital projects from inception through completion, including direct supervision of subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to timelines and specifications.
• Prepare and submit legal requests related to vendor services, and finalize and execute vendor contracts for general repair and service agreements in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Assist with future sustainability and greening initiatives by supporting projects and practices that improve environmental performance of the facility.
• Stay current on best practices and procedures in building maintenance and improvements, applying new knowledge to enhance operations.
• Set up orders with supply houses and procure building maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Assist with inventory management of all equipment on the property, ensuring accurate records and availability of critical assets.
• Support document and data retention for service and construction contracts, building drawings, insurance certificates, warranties, and instruction manuals, maintaining organized and accessible records.
• Provide after-hours support as required, responding to building issues within specified timeframes, including emergencies such as power outages, plumbing leaks, fire alarms, and security breaches.
• Collaborate with other technicians and staff on larger projects and shared responsibilities, while also working independently on assigned maintenance tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lake Forest, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

BENEFITS & PERKS Our full-time offerings include but are not limited to: Core Coverage: 100% paid premium for healthcare and dental coverage, affordable vision offerings, 100% paid premium for disability and employee life insurance coverage, paid FMLA (including paid paternity leave) Investments: employer paid pension plan, 401K with matching Time to Recharge: Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 5 paid sick/mental health days, 4 paid floating holidays, 2 paid days to volunteer, plus 10 paid holidays (may be rotational depending on the holiday -usually get a comp day) Experiences: complimentary home game tickets & parking, ability to buy tickets to away games and fan events Gear: yearly Bears gear package plus 50% off at the Bears Pro Shop Wellness: FREE breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks, access to onsite fitness facilities and BearsFit, complimentary Calm app access Connection: Social events for staff and their families, Employee Resource Groups, Service Milestones, and more Professional Development: complimentary LinkedIn Learning access, leadership programming, guest speakers, mentorship, and more

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Forest, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2026.