Union - Assistant Chief Engineer - Chicago, IL
About The Position
The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring optimal functioning of internal and external apartment community building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and elevators. This union position supports the Chief Engineer in resolving escalated issues and contributes to continuous process improvement and team development. The role supports facility and maintenance projects through planning, scheduling, budget tracking, coordination of materials and equipment, and subcontractor/vendor bidding and management. It also helps ensure the community meets operational and safety standards, assists with developing and mentoring facilities team members, conducts unit inspections, maintains documentation and inventory, troubleshoots building systems, and performs repairs across areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, and carpentry. The position is full-time, scheduled Saturday through Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It may also require some nights, weekends, occasional holidays, and extended or flexible hours as needed.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of maintenance experience in multifamily or hospitality settings.
- Advanced experience in two or more trades, such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, or painting.
- Working knowledge of appliances.
- EPA Universal Certification required.
- Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical functions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the listed physical activities and visual tasks.
- Ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms.
- Availability to work extended or flexible hours and weekends as needed.
- Regular attendance and active participation in or planning of company functions and events.
Nice To Haves
- High school education or equivalent.
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification.
- Intermediate computer and internet knowledge.
- Ability to use on-site resident management software.
Responsibilities
- Support the Chief Engineer with project scope, technical specifications, budget tracking, scheduling, material and equipment requirements, subcontractor/vendor bidding and management, and facility and maintenance project planning and execution.
- Ensure the physical aspects of the community meet operational and safety standards.
- Assist with managing, developing, and mentoring facilities team members in diagnosing problems and making repairs.
- Complete unit inspections as needed and maintain orderly documentation.
- Maintain an inventory of basic personal tools needed to complete assigned tasks.
- Organize, maintain, and use provided supplies cost-effectively.
- Pre-diagnose and troubleshoot building systems before scheduling repairs.
- Repair issues and provide knowledge in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliances, carpentry, and related areas.
- Maintain an appearance appropriate to the company’s image.
- Complete additional tasks or duties assigned by community leadership.
- Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth through company continuing education programs.
- Attend and actively participate in or plan company functions and events.
Benefits
- Company continuing education programs for professional development and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
