BUILDING ENGINEER RESIDENTIAL/MULTI-FAMILY

Building Engineer - Non Union

Chicago and Arlington Heights, IL

Monday Friday First Shift

On-Call/OT/Weekends as needed/Holidays as needed

Pay Rate COE: $34.00 PH

Duties of Building Engineer:

Meeting and Prioritization

• Regular meetings with the manager to discuss and prioritize tasks.

Common Area Inspections

• Inspection of landscaping.
• Detailed inspections of high-visibility common areas, emphasizing elevators, lobby, laundry room, and pool (seasonal).

Equipment and Facility Inspections

• Thorough inspection of boiler room, HVAC systems, and compactor room to check equipment operation and cleanliness.
• Examination of mechanical rooms, with necessary minor or major repairs undertaken after consultation with the manager.
• Completion of assigned tasks, including work orders for common areas and service requests for individual units (if any).

Team Collaboration

• Meetings with maintenance staff for task review and inspection.

System Adjustments

• Inspection and adjustment of temperature controls and gauges as necessary.
• Evaluation of security and fire alarm panels.
• Checking circulating pumps for domestic hot water and cool water booster pumps for required pressure levels.

Attendance and Professional Conduct

• Strict adherence to attendance requirements.
• Prohibition of accepting side employment or engaging in fraternization with residents or staff.
• Immediate dismissal for policy violations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Willingness to undertake additional tasks as assigned when needed.

Required Skills:

• HVAC Trade Proficiency
• Demonstrated trade skills in HVAC.
• HVAC Certified
• Technical Manual Interpretation
• Ability to interpret and understand maintenance manuals.
• Engineering Experience
• Proven experience as an assistant building engineer.
• Valid Stationary Engineer License for State or City of position location (i.e., IL or City of Chicago).
• Communication Skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) Preferred.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Externally Posted Position.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Education

Required

Technical/other training or better in Civil Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

EPA Universal Certification HVAC Certification

3-5 years: 3 Years of Multi Family/Residential Building Engineer Experience.

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