Job Description
WinnCompanies is looking for a Chief Engineer to join our team at Britton Budd Apartments, a 173-unit affordable housing community located in Chicago, IL.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, including HVAC systems and pumps, at the property. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing various projects related to property maintenance, ensuring that all systems are functioning properly and that team members are trained and compliant with safety regulations. The Chief Engineer will also conduct inspections, manage resources, and assist in budget development for maintenance-related costs.
The work schedule is as follows: Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Please note that this role requires on-call availability. The selected candidate will need to complete Local 1 Union training upon joining the team: this is a union position and will eligible for benefits provided by the union.
Additionally, the pay rate for this position is $34.51 per hour. Responsibilities - Maintain all mechanical equipment including HVAC and pumps.
- Plan, organize and direct a variety of projects and activities related to the maintenance and repair of the property.
- Effectively allocate resources, including team members and supplies to the building to ensure that performance benchmarks are met.
- Review practices and priorities of maintenance and repair at the property on a daily basis.
- Assist team members with ongoing preventive maintenance plan at the property.
- Ensure that maintenance and janitorial team members are trained and competent in their job duties.
- Ensure that building systems are in proper working condition.
- Assist in the development of specifications for maintenance and vendor repair contracts.
- Ensure that there is a sufficient inventory of supplies and materials at the building.
- Assist with cleaning tasks as needed and oversee that all cleaning duties are completed to standard.
- Ensure that maintenance and janitorial team members adhere to OHSA requirements and implement safety procedures.
- Conduct weekly/daily inspections of the property, noting deficiencies and assigning team members with proposed plans of action.
- Provide maintenance related costs for the development of operating budgets.
- Attend trainings and meetings to maintain current knowledge of legal codes and requirements.
- Ensure that sites are inspected and remain in compliance with city and state regulations, as well as health and safety requirements.
- Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Regional Manager in the formulation, development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining an accurate daily timekeeping record.
- Responsible for maintaining accuracy of and documentation within Building System Log.
- Perform wellness checks on residents during extreme weather.
Requirements - Vocational or technical training.
- 3-5 years of related work experience.
- Ability to complete site required training.
- Strong working knowledge of planning, organization and direction of the maintenance and repair activities.
- Ability to supervise and evaluate the performance of team members.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities.
- Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned operations and activities.
Preferred Qualifications - Previous maintenance technician experience.
- Basic plumbing and electrical repair knowledge.
Our Benefits: Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
- Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday)
- 401(k) plan options with a company match
- Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution
- Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance
- Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions)
- Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options
- Employee Corporate Discount Programs (Verizon Wireless, Home Depot Pro, Staples, and more!)
- Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles
- Employee Relief Program supporting employees with unexpected hardships that place undue financial stress on them and their families
- To learn more, visit winnbenefits.com
Why WinnCompanies? A job you can be proud of : WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives.
A job that challenges you : Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace.
A job you can learn from : We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members' career growth and professional development.
A team that cares : We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we're committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members.
About Us: WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success - 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
Whether your skills are in operations, maintenance, leasing, compliance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting or finance, there's a role for you at WinnCompanies. Your passion for excellence can help us make a positive impact in the lives of real people every day.
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Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.
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