Stationary Engineer/HVAC and Maintenance Specialist

Disys - Oak Brook; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Disys - Oak Brook is hiring for a Stationary Engineer/HVAC and Maintenance Specialist in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will perform complex maintenance and repairs, particularly focusing on HVAC systems.

Responsibilities include monitoring building operations, conducting inspections, and overseeing contracted work. Candidates must have strong HVAC skills, a high school diploma, and a minimum of four years of experience.

Qualifications

• Strong HVAC background is a must.
• Minimum of four years of related experience or trade school.
• Basic Microsoft Office Outlook skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor building systems and operations.
• Estimate time and materials for repair tasks.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school training

Job description

Stationary Engineer/HVAC and Maintenance Specialist

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Utilizes advanced skills to perform complex preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, industrial systems, vehicles, equipment and grounds.
• Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance.
• Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
• Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors.
• Contracted work includes landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, plumbers, and cleaning.
• Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance.
• Completes maintenance and repair records as required.
• Reviews assigned work orders.
• Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair.
• Orders necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
• Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
• Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
• Performs welding, carpentry, furniture assembly and locksmith tasks as needed.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
• May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance and/or training to coworkers.
• May coordinate work and assign tasks.
• Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
• Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Qualifications

Must Haves (Tangible experience)

• Ideal candidate must have strong HVAC background.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of four years of related experience and/or trade school training.
• Additional certification in one or more of the following: electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook.
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Nice to Haves

• Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co‑workers, and/or supervisor.
• Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
• Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Requires intermediate analytical skills. Uses personal computer and/or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.