Engineer

Onni Group of Companies•Chicago, IL

13d•$50

About The Position

Job Description: Perks & Benefits Competitive pay and Comprehensive Benefits Package Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program, Annual Education Allowance Generous Referral Program Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our Hospitality brand. What You Will Do: • Coordinates and manages the day to day operations of the property • Assists in training all maintenance staff • Directs and supervises daily activities of the maintenance team, such as planning and preparing daily workload, assigning tasks and delegating work, monitoring progress and work flow, reviewing work for timeliness and accuracy, and appraising work performance. • Assists Chief Engineer in scheduling and monitoring preventative maintenance, apartment turns, and repairs as needed. • Assists maintenance staff in diagnosing problems and repairs in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, swimming pool, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structural, and appliances as needed. • Ensures resident maintenance issues and repairs are being responded to promptly and professionally. • Inspects apartments before and after move-in and move-outs, as well as after the apartment has been turned. • Performs property inspections on a regular basis in order to maintain cleanliness and identify problems. • Ensures swimming pool and fitness areas are inspected daily. • Inspects buildings and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness, and alerts Maintenance team to items that need to be repaired. • Assists Chief Engineer in vendor relations to ensure quality performance. • Obtains bids from outside contractors as well as oversees contractor work for completeness. • Purchases maintenance supplies for the property while staying within the planned budget. • Reviews, prepares, and submits property invoices accurately and in accordance with established guidelines. • Communicates with Chief Engineer, Property Manager and/or property owner(s) regarding the overall Maintenance function at the property. • Ensures excellent customer service to prospective and current tenants, and promotes a quality living experience for all residents. • Promote and participate in Company-sponsored training programs and ensure subordinate associates participate in all training classes within required time frame. • Participates in Company-provided training such as fair housing, safety, non-discrimination, and harassment prevention. • Complies with all Company National Standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws. What You Bring: • Associates degree or equivalent technical training in Residence Property maintenance. • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive experience and responsibility in a maintenance field, two of which were holding a supervisory position directing a multi-functional maintenance staff • Strong mechanical aptitudes, and a working knowledge of electrical, and mechanical systems • Excellent trouble shooting and diagnostic skills • Ability to define problems, and resolve them quickly; familiarity with local building codes and OSHA regulations • Familiarity with all current health and safety regulations • Requires strong supervisory skills, coupled with excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to work well with ever changing priorities and or situations • Must be a self-starter who can work well with people at all levels both in and out of the plant Salary Range: $49.70 per hour About The Company: Onni For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago. AI Use: This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work. How To Apply: Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents. We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in a career with Onni Group! We believe that the strength of a company lies in its people and are fortunate to have an extremely motivated and dedicated staff that brings expertise and attention to detail in every project they undertake. If you believe that your skills would be a valuable addition to our team and would like the chance to be a part of the award-winning Onni Group, please check our open opportunities. To best stay up to date about all things Onni, please follow us on the following social media: Instagram LinkedIn Twitter/X Facebook Please do not contact our managers or employees directly in an attempt to present candidates without a written request, and a signed agreement within the last 12 months. Complying with this request will be a major factor in determining a professional relationship with Onni Group. Any submissions of unsolicited resumes directly to Onni employees, managers or any Onni email address will not be bound or obligate Onni in any way to pay any fees if such a person is hired. If you are interested in working with Onni please contact Daryl Kerrey – [email protected], and email us info about your company. We will then contact you to set up any further discussions. Please note, all Onni hiring requires at minimum an official virtual or in-person interview prior to offer stage.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent technical training in Residence Property maintenance.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive experience and responsibility in a maintenance field, two of which were holding a supervisory position directing a multi-functional maintenance staff
Strong mechanical aptitudes, and a working knowledge of electrical, and mechanical systems
Excellent trouble shooting and diagnostic skills
Ability to define problems, and resolve them quickly; familiarity with local building codes and OSHA regulations
Familiarity with all current health and safety regulations
Requires strong supervisory skills, coupled with excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work well with ever changing priorities and or situations
Must be a self-starter who can work well with people at all levels both in and out of the plant

Responsibilities

Coordinates and manages the day to day operations of the property
Assists in training all maintenance staff
Directs and supervises daily activities of the maintenance team, such as planning and preparing daily workload, assigning tasks and delegating work, monitoring progress and work flow, reviewing work for timeliness and accuracy, and appraising work performance.
Assists Chief Engineer in scheduling and monitoring preventative maintenance, apartment turns, and repairs as needed.
Assists maintenance staff in diagnosing problems and repairs in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, swimming pool, carpentry, dry walling, exterior structural, and appliances as needed.
Ensures resident maintenance issues and repairs are being responded to promptly and professionally.
Inspects apartments before and after move-in and move-outs, as well as after the apartment has been turned.
Performs property inspections on a regular basis in order to maintain cleanliness and identify problems.
Ensures swimming pool and fitness areas are inspected daily.
Inspects buildings and grounds to ensure safety and cleanliness, and alerts Maintenance team to items that need to be repaired.
Assists Chief Engineer in vendor relations to ensure quality performance.
Obtains bids from outside contractors as well as oversees contractor work for completeness.
Purchases maintenance supplies for the property while staying within the planned budget.
Reviews, prepares, and submits property invoices accurately and in accordance with established guidelines.
Communicates with Chief Engineer, Property Manager and/or property owner(s) regarding the overall Maintenance function at the property.
Ensures excellent customer service to prospective and current tenants, and promotes a quality living experience for all residents.
Promote and participate in Company-sponsored training programs and ensure subordinate associates participate in all training classes within required time frame.
Participates in Company-provided training such as fair housing, safety, non-discrimination, and harassment prevention.
Complies with all Company National Standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws.