Chief Engineer - Union Job at HHDC, Chicago, IL

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  • HHDC
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Are you an experienced building Maintenance Supervisor (union title: Chief Engineer) looking for an opportunity to work for a good, stable company with union salary and benefits? If so, we would love to talk to you about our open position located in Chicago, IL. We are a growing company that provides quality affordable housing and a stable environment as a foundation for improving people’s lives. The maintenance supervisor helps us achieve that vision by overseeing a maintenance team for 196 unit apartment complex to ensure the property is maintained to a level that people are proud to call home. This position requires the supervisor to be very hands on and work with his team to oversee that work orders and make readies are completed correctly and efficiently. He/she must be available to be on call for emergency work orders on nights and weekends. The supervisor works with the property manager to establish on call schedules, train maintenance staff, make hiring and staff improvement decisions and implement a plan for preventive maintenance and for a safe environment. This position requires that the candidate be able to speak English & Spanish and also requires evening and weekend work as dictated by the on-call rotation schedule or as a result of emergencies or special projects. Travel required to purchase emergency supplies when needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • 3-5 years maintenance experience in apartment buildings.
  • 3 years team leading experience required.
  • Certificate of SEIU Training Program completion preferred. Must maintain union certifications as required by the position and the bargaining agreement.
  • Must have or be able to obtain UPCS Inspections Certification with 6 months of hire.
  • Basic computer skills including MS office software (Outlook, Excel & Word) preferred.
  • Highly organized, able to multitask, and self-motivated.
  • Able to work with lawn machinery and power tools.
  • Working knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting and refurbishing.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to inspire, motivate and lead staff.
  • Possess and maintain good safety habits.
  • Willing to perform any task that is required (i.e. janitorial, gardening, etc.).
  • Familiar with HVAC system and various appliances.
  • Personable and trustworthy.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • May be required to live on site.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Confident, positive attitude.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish is required.
  • Provide own hand tools
  • Vehicle, insurance and good driving record.

Job Tags

Full time, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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