Facilities Engineer & Lead Technician (Building Systems)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

West Garfield Park YMCA is seeking a Building Engineer to perform routine and emergency maintenance across building systems at our Chicago locations. You will support a facilities team, diagnose issues, and help ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for members and staff.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, with the ability to read blueprints and manage service requests.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical).
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience maintaining facilities in a community-focused setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency engineering, maintenance and repair at assigned location.
• Lead facilities technicians and provide team leadership.
• Maintain records and documentation; report progress and activities.
• Ensure safety, codes compliance and cost-effective maintenance.
• Coordinate with customers and internal staff to meet facility needs.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Blueprints

Problem-solving

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Maintenance tools

Maintenance software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification in engineering or facilities management

Tools

Facility Dude

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

West Garfield Park YMCA is seeking a Building Engineer to perform routine and emergency maintenance across building systems at our Chicago locations. You will support a facilities team, diagnose issues, and help ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for members and staff.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, with the ability to read blueprints and manage service requests.