International Facilities Manager/Maintenance Engineer

True North Equities; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Equities is seeking a Facilities Manager/Maintenance Engineer in Illinois to provide hands-on maintenance and operational support for residential and commercial facilities. This role requires expertise in HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems, along with 10+ years of experience in facility management. Candidates with Arabic fluency and international work experience are preferred. The position offers opportunities for traveling and relocating to the Middle East or North Africa.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with facility/building management operations.
• Proven expertise or certifications in Mechanical Engineering or project management.
• Prior international work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the physical operations of multiple buildings.
• Problem solver with ability to follow instructions and operate independently.
• Conducting electrical work and generator maintenance.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical work

Problem solving

Job description

The Facilities Manager/Maintenance Engineer will provide detailed HANDS-ON maintenance, superior Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) and daily operations support to residential and commercial facilities in the MENA region. A licensed electrician and/or plumber would be a plus.

To work in the capacity of an FM, we seek candidates whose core competencies include extensive experience with HVAC, plumbing, and other building maintenance competencies. MEP skills are critical for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the physical operations of one or multiple buildings, including a wide range of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and security/camera systems.
• Problem solver with the ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions as well as operate independently and without supervision or direction.
• Electrical work and generator maintenance.
• Work with building management systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with facility/building management operations, with proven expertise or certifications in one or more of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering, Working knowledge of project management, vendor/client engagement, logistics, budgeting, cost estimating, and loss prevention.
• Interested in traveling on rotations and/or relocating to the Middle East or North Africa.
• Arabic language fluency is a plus but not required.
• Prior international work experience preferred/desired.