Senior Building Facilities Engineer – High‑Rise Office

Facade Today; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Facade Today is seeking a skilled Building Facilities Engineer for a 23‑story downtown Chicago office building. You will oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of all systems to provide a safe, comfortable environment for tenants.

Regular inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related systems are required. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in building engineering, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to manage vendors and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a Building Engineer or in a related role.
• Preferably in a high‑rise residential or commercial environment.
• Strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems knowledge.
• Relevant certifications such as HVAC, EPA, or building systems engineering are preferred.
• Problem-solving ability to diagnose and resolve complex building system issues.
• Excellent communication skills for interactions with residents, vendors, and management.

Responsibilities

• System Operation & Maintenance: Oversee daily operation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance to prevent breakdowns and extend longevity.
• Repairs: Diagnose and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building infrastructure issues.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with building codes and environmental standards.
• Energy Management: Monitor and optimize energy usage to reduce costs.
• Emergency Response: Respond to building emergencies, outages, and urgent needs.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for maintenance and inspections.
• Tenant Interaction: Address maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
• Documentation: Maintain records of maintenance activities, inspections, and safety checks.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Maintenance planning

Tools

HVAC pneumatics

Central Unit VAV systems

Pneumatic VAVs

DDC VAVs

DX cooling

Low Pressure Steam Boilers

Steam valves & traps

Vacuum/condensate boiler make up

Air cooled condenser water systems

Turbine domestic water pumps

Effluent ejector pumps

Boiler water testing

Plumbing fixture maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Facade Today is seeking a skilled Building Facilities Engineer for a 23‑story downtown Chicago office building. You will oversee maintenance, repair, and operation of all systems to provide a safe, comfortable environment for tenants.

Regular inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related systems are required. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in building engineering, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to manage vendors and