The Role
Oversee maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, manage budgets, conduct inspections, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and train team members.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
- Bachelor's degree
- Previous maintenance technician experience.
- Basic plumbing and electrical repair knowledge.
About Us
With 4,300+ team members working across 600+ locations in 27 states and D.C., WinnCompanies is the #1 manager of affordable housing and a leader in developing and managing mixed-use properties, market rate properties and military housing.
Operations, sales, compliance, maintenance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting and finance. No matter your passion, your work at Winn will impact people who are more than just residents to us. They’re individuals, families and heroes.
Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Top Skills
Hvac Systems
Mechanical Equipment
MS Office
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The Company
What We Do
At WinnCompanies, we turn housing into homes. As a leader in property development and management, we’re creating a challenging, fast-paced workplace where teamwork, innovation and mutual respect are both valued and rewarded. We believe the relationships we build with each other are just as important as the work we do.
Explore your passion within one of our three business units – WinnDevelopment, WinnResidential and WinnMilitary. Operations, sales, compliance, maintenance, marketing, IT, HR, accounting and finance. No matter your expertise, your work will impact people who are more than just residents to us. They’re individuals, families and heroes.
Founded in 1971, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our communities. We fund college scholarships for residents; host community service and volunteer activities and more.
Come join our 3,800 team members in making a difference in your local community. With more than 600 sites in 23 states and D.C., there’s a place here for you to grow your career.
