Chief Engineer (Union) - Live In

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hispanic Housing Development Corporation seeks a Chief Engineer - Live In, a union‑represented maintenance leadership role responsible for overseeing property maintenance operations and staff.

You will coordinate work orders, preventive maintenance, repairs, unit turnovers, contractors, and emergency response while ensuring excellent service to residents. This full‑time position requires on‑site presence in Chicago with an expectation to participate in the 24‑hour on‑call rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of apartment maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of team lead or supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, appliances, and general building maintenance.
• Must obtain UPCS Inspection Certification within six months of hire.
• Must maintain required union certifications.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must provide required hand tools.
• Reliable vehicle, insurance, and safe driving record required.
• Must be willing to travel between properties as needed.
• May be required to live on-site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assign daily work to maintenance and janitorial staff.
• Prioritize work orders and ensure timely completion.
• Establish daily and weekly maintenance schedules.
• Supervise contractors and monitor maintenance projects.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Train and provide guidance to maintenance staff.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Perform and oversee plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, appliance, and general property repairs.
• Monitor vacant unit turnovers and property conditions.
• Maintain key control and property security procedures.
• Assist with grounds, custodial, emergency, and general maintenance duties as needed.
• Ensure staff follows company and workplace safety procedures.
• Participate in the rotational 24-hour on-call schedule.
• Assist at other properties when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Appliances

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY

The Chief Engineer - Live In is a union-represented maintenance leadership position responsible for overseeing property maintenance operations and maintenance staff. This position coordinates work orders, preventive maintenance, repairs, unit turnovers, contractors, and emergency response while ensuring excellent service to residents.

Full-Time: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, on-call
Pay Rate: $72,000–$74,000 per year

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee and assign daily work to maintenance and janitorial staff.
• Prioritize work orders and ensure timely completion.
• Establish daily and weekly maintenance schedules.
• Supervise contractors and monitor maintenance projects.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Train and provide guidance to maintenance staff.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Perform and oversee plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, appliance, and general property repairs.
• Monitor vacant unit turnovers and property conditions.
• Maintain key control and property security procedures.
• Assist with grounds, custodial, emergency, and general maintenance duties as needed.
• Ensure staff follows company and workplace safety procedures.
• Participate in the rotational 24-hour on-call schedule.
• Assist at other properties when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees maintenance and janitorial staff, assigns work, monitors performance, and supervises contractors. May assist with hiring, training, and employee evaluations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of apartment maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of team lead or supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, appliances, and general building maintenance.
• Must obtain UPCS Inspection Certification within six months of hire.
• Must maintain required union certifications.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must provide required hand tools.
• Reliable vehicle, insurance, and safe driving record required.
• Must be willing to travel between properties as needed.
• May be required to live on-site.

PHYSICAL & WORK REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying conditions. Evening, weekend, and emergency work is required.

UNION REPRESENTATION

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the company and SEIU Local 1.

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