Chief Engineer
About The Position
The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Chief Engineer to join our dynamic team on Chicago's Museum Campus. This person will lead the stationary engineer team and manage daily facility operations, maintenance, and administrative duties to maintain high safety, quality, and customer service standards. This role directly oversees internal and external building systems and collaborates with leadership on capital planning, utility management, and contractor agreements. This is a union position with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) of Chicago, Illinois, and vicinity, Local 399.
Requirements
- Current City of Chicago Stationary Engineer License.
- Minimum of 5 years as a licensed (City of Chicago) Stationary Engineer.
- Experience using computer software (email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation program, video conferencing).
- Valid driver's license required (role uses the Adler Van and requires an MVR check).
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma
- Minimum 3 years as a Lead/Chief Building Engineer
- Previous experience working within a museum or cultural institution.
- Experience with Google Workspace, CMMS tools, and Building Automation Systems (e.g., Metasys).
Responsibilities
- Oversee, execute, and document all preventative maintenance and repairs for facility systems, including HVAC (boilers, chillers, AHU, BAS), plumbing, electrical, chemical treatments, and fire/life safety.
- Schedule, lead, and instruct stationary engineers. Assign and track work orders using the CMMS (Facility Tree). Evaluate work quality, enforce safety standards, and support staff development.
- Partner with Operations leadership to provide technical advice on repairs, ongoing maintenance, and short/long-term capital projects.
- Enforce fire safety, general safety regulations, and shop housekeeping standards throughout the facility.
- Monitor utility usage (electricity, gas, water) and research opportunities to reduce overall consumption.
- Operate technology daily, including Google Workspace, Building Automation Software (Metasys), CMMS (Facility Tree), and ADP.
- Assist with broader facility and department priorities as needed.
Benefits
- Eligible to accrue up to 15 vacation days per year to start
- 3 sick days as of date of hire (can accrue up to 6.5 days per year)
- 7 Adler paid holidays
- 4 Personal Holidays (Prorated for new hires starting after January 1st)
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Paid Family Bereavement Leave & Jury Duty
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
- Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter flexible spending accounts
- Adler Paid Short-Term Disability insurance
- 403B plan with Adler match
- Adler match is 100% vested immediately
- Eligible to enroll as of the date of hire
- Network of Support through our EAP programs
- Resources to help address emotional, legal, and financial issues
- Face-to-face, telephonic, and web-based services
- Free subscription to the Calm Premium app
- Employee Loan Program
- Discounted Onsite Parking Program
- Free Entrance to Chicago area museums and cultural institutions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
