Senior Facilities Engineer - 24/7 Building Systems Leader

Mac Properties; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mac Properties in Chicago is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance of the property's mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. You will coordinate staff, manage budgets, and ensure safe operation 24/7.

The role requires leadership, technical expertise, and strict adherence to building codes and safety standards. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance operations, inspections, staff training, and reporting on facility conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of college in stationary, marine, mechanical engineering, or the equivalent.
• Minimum five years supervisory experience in planning, directing, and coordinating the maintenance of building systems and equipment.
• Understand principles and practices of administration, supervision and training. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computers and automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates maintenance operations of building plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems and ancillary infrastructure to meet the established annual budget.
• Organizes work for planned and unscheduled maintenance tasks directed to building maintenance staff for efficient and effective performance while ensuring that adequate staff is available to respond to irregularities and/or emergencies.
• Have a working knowledge of the building and its mechanical systems. Be able to take appropriate remediation action in an emergency situation.
• Conduct weekly/daily inspections of the property including grounds, building systems, roof, elevator rooms, maintenance shops, storage rooms, common areas, building exteriors, and work order productivity.
• Effectively interacts with staff and maintains good order and discipline among personnel consistent with building policies.
• Ensure that maintenance and janitorial team members are trained and competent in their job duties.
• Interviews and recommends hiring or promotion of qualified staff, and performs annual employee assessments of subordinate personnel.
• Prepares written and oral reports on the condition, renewal needs, and routine maintenance of facilities.
• Review practices and priorities of maintenance and repair at the property, on a daily basis.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Building systems maintenance

Mechanical electrical plumbing

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Two-year college in mechanical engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

iOS devices

Job description

Mac Properties in Chicago is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance of the property's mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. You will coordinate staff, manage budgets, and ensure safe operation 24/7.

The role requires leadership, technical expertise, and strict adherence to building codes and safety standards. Responsibilities include supervising maintenance operations, inspections, staff training, and reporting on facility conditions.