Union - Chief Engineer - Chicago, IL

Trinity Property Consultants•Chicago, IL

11d•$36 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Union position. A strong leader that ensures optimal functioning of internal and external apartment community building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, elevators, and more. Leveraging organization skills, problem solving, and creative thinking, the Chief Engineer is required to resolve escalated issues and drive continuous process improvement and team development. This position relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and lead the work of others with a wide degree of creativity and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

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
High school education or equivalent is preferred
Accurately perform basic mathematical functions
EPA Universal Certification required

Nice To Haves

Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification preferred
Intermediate computer and Internet knowledge preferred
Ability to use on-site resident management software preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for setting 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 that the physical aspects of the community meet safety and operations procedure
Provide management including leadership and development of the maintenance team regarding scheduling, duties, and performance
Direct and oversee all maintenance work orders and unit turns in a timely manner while exemplifying excellent customer service in working with residents
Complete unit inspections as needed and maintain orderly documentation
Maintain inventory of basic personal tools to complete task requirements including but not limited to a hammer, screwdriver, adjustable wrench, tape measure, and flashlight
Organize, maintain, and utilize provided supplies in a cost-effective manner
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
Present an appearance appropriate to the image of the company
Complete additional tasks or duties assigned by Supervisor