Chief Engineer

Beztak • Chicago, IL

46d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Beztak, a national Real Estate Development, Construction, and Property Management company, is seeking to hire a Chief Engineer to join their team. This position is responsible for ensuring the property, grounds, and equipment are safe, orderly, and visibly appealing. The role involves performing various duties such as building repairs, snow removal, or groundskeeping to provide residents with a clean and well-maintained living environment. The Chief Engineer must work with a sense of urgency to ensure all service requests are responded to in a timely manner. This role is also responsible for inventory management and overseeing the cleanliness and orderly manner of the maintenance shop. They will maintain and care for equipment as may be necessary for its continuous operation, and complete emergency repairs as may be required to prevent damage or deterioration. The position requires documenting the replacement of appliances, carpet, vinyl, water heaters, condensers, etc., in all units, as well as tracking systems repairs, apartment painting, refrigerator coil cleaning, and other major repairs. The Chief Engineer must also note building deficiencies or needs to their Supervisor in writing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or related Vocational Training and/or equivalent work experience
• 1-year experience in similar field required

Nice To Haves

• HVAC knowledge and EPA certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform various duties such as building repairs, snow removal, or groundskeeping to provide residents with a clean and well-maintained living environment
• Works with a sense of urgency to ensure all service requests are responded to in a timely manner
• Responsible for inventory management and overseeing the cleanliness and orderly manner of the maintenance shop
• Maintains and cares for equipment as may be necessary for its continuous operation.
• Completes emergency repairs as may be required to prevent damage or deterioration
• Documents replacement of appliances, carpet, vinyl, water heaters, condensers, etc., in all units. Also tracks systems repairs, apartment painting (full paint or touch-up), refrigerator coil cleaning, and other major repairs
• Notes building deficiencies or needs to Supervisor in writing

Benefits

• 401(k) with an employer match for every dollar contributed, up to 6% of eligible compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to paid company holidays and a “Float” Holiday to celebrate a day or holiday that you hold special
• Life Insurance, provided at no cost to the employee.
• Five medical plan options – several including a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program – free, and confidential services for a variety of needs: counseling, pet care, financial services, vacation planning, and more!
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED