Senior Chief Engineer — Multifamily Facilities Leader

Trinity Property Consultants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Property Consultants in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Chief Engineer to oversee all building systems in a multifamily community. You will lead maintenance, coordinate vendors, and drive safety and cost-efficient operations.

The position requires 8+ years in maintenance, proficiency in electrical, carpentry, plumbing or HVAC, EPA Universal Certification, and strong leadership. This is a union, full-time role with a 7:00 am–3:00 pm schedule and weekend on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in maintenance in Multifamily or Hospitality.
• Advanced experience in two or more trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, etc.
• Working knowledge of appliances required.
• EPA Universal Certification required; CPO certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set scope, technical specifications, budget tracking, schedule, material and equipment requirements, subcontractor/vendor bidding and management, and overall planning and execution of cost-effective facility and maintenance projects.
• Anticipate potential problems and implement/oversee preventative actions to ensure safety and operations standards.
• Provide leadership and development of the maintenance team regarding scheduling, duties, and performance.
• Direct and oversee all maintenance work orders and unit turns with strong customer service to residents.
• Complete unit inspections and maintain orderly documentation; manage inventory of basic tools.
• Pre-diagnose and troubleshoot various building systems prior to scheduling repairs.
• Repair issues including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, carpentry, etc.
• Perform on-call service requests and emergency calls as needed.

Skills

Electrical

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC

Painting

Appliances

Education

High school education or equivalent

EPA Universal Certification

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification

Job description

Trinity Property Consultants in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Chief Engineer to oversee all building systems in a multifamily community. You will lead maintenance, coordinate vendors, and drive safety and cost-efficient operations.

The position requires 8+ years in maintenance, proficiency in electrical, carpentry, plumbing or HVAC, EPA Universal Certification, and strong leadership. This is a union, full-time role with a 7:00 am–3:00 pm schedule and weekend on-call as needed.