Relief Engineer Position

Cushman & Wakefield•Chicago, IL

2d•$44 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves general inspection, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, testing, and maintenance of all types of HVAC, electrical, lighting, fire, life, safety, and facility systems. The role also provides additional facility maintenance services including carpentry, plumbing, painting, snow removal, and CMMS system data entry to maintain the client’s building infrastructure and grounds in a commercial office facility. The Relief Engineer will perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and functional testing of facility systems and equipment, utilizing the CMMS to document tasks and maintain equipment histories. The role requires adherence to national and local codes, OSHA, and company safety policies, and involves working cooperatively with teams, other employees, and customer representatives. The position may require coordinating with external vendors and performing other assigned tasks by the supervisor/manager. A daily survey of buildings to identify repair and preventive maintenance tasks is expected, with regular reporting to the supervisor/manager on general operations. The role also emphasizes continuous learning and professional development in advancing technology, safety, and skill improvement. Availability for on-call duty on nights, weekends, and holidays for emergencies is required, along with possible flexible hours to accommodate client needs.

Requirements

Valid Stationary Engineer’s license as issued by the city of Chicago.
Good general working knowledge of all trades.
Proven mechanical ability and aptitude.
Good computer skills are required.
Operating knowledge and trouble-shooting of equipment via Building Management System preferred.
Proven ability to work cooperatively with others.
Demonstrates attention to detail.
Understands business implications and decisions.
Develops and implements cost saving measures.
Conserves organizational resources.
2-5 years related experience and/or training at a semi-skilled level of experience of general maintenance in a commercial facility setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by supervisor/Manager in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Increase knowledge and operation of specialized equipment through study of all manufacturer manuals and installer instructions.

Nice To Haves

Operating knowledge and trouble-shooting of equipment via Building Management System

Responsibilities

Inspect, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and repair all types of facility systems including HVAC, electrical, lighting, fire, life, safety, boilers, refrigeration units, compressors, motors and pumps and all associated controls.
Provide facility maintenance services including carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping and snow removal.
Attend and/or participate in safety training per C&W SERVICES policy.
Perform routine inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, functional and operational testing of facility systems and equipment.
Utilize CMMS computer system to document tasks performed and maintain equipment histories including parts replaced, hours worked, time to respond, and time to complete.
Complete and data input for all assigned work orders (both corrective and PM) in a timely manner.
Maintain equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
Utilize and have a general understanding of national and local codes for equipment repair.
Perform all work in accordance with OSHA, state and municipal requirements and C&W SERVICES safety policies.
Perform quality work and regularly communicate repair status of devices and systems to supervisor/Manager.
Work with informal and formal teams, with other employees and customer representatives from various departments demonstrating a professional demeanor at all times.
Coordinate activities of other vendors including specialists.
Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervisor/Manager in response to the needs of the client.
Perform daily survey of buildings to identify repair and preventive maintenance tasks.
Report to supervisor/Manager on a regular basis (daily/weekly) on conditions relative to general operations.
Participate, seek and coordinate training and continued professional development in the areas of advancing technology, safety, and general skill improvement.
Be available for ON CALL duty on nights, weekends and holidays to address emergencies.
Work flexible hours to accommodate client needs.