Chief Engineer; Union - Live In - Humboldt Park

Summary

The Chief Engineer is a union represented maintenance position that assists the Chief Engineer and/or the property manager with their responsibilities in the maintenance, cleaning, servicing, heating, and operations of the premises. The Chief Engineer helps oversee the maintenance staff in a fair and consistent manner, building and maintaining professional relationships with coworkers, residents, and contract laborers. The Chief Engineer is expected to lead by example to further develop the individuals they are directing.

Required to live on site and will be required to be on a 24‑hour on‑call schedule, in conformance with the collective bargaining agreement. Bi‑lingual Spanish preferred.

• Is able to assist the Head Janitor with all his job functions
• Prioritizes work orders
• Establishes daily/weekly work schedules for maintenance staff
• Follows up on work assignments for efficient, thorough completion and resident satisfaction
• Maintains proper records relevant to work completed and regularly updates administrative staff of work order status
• Maintains record of types, and frequency of, service requests received
• Makes recommendations for contract services and supervises contract maintenance workers
• Maintain inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies monthly or as required
• Recommends purchases of supplies, equipment, and services; obtains management approval before purchase
• Trains new maintenance staff members and provides janitorial/maintenance assistance as needed
• Maintains good security practices
• Responsible for key control system for the entire property
• Informs management of resident needs when appropriate
• Repairs forced air furnaces and minor repairs to steam and hot water systems
• Establishes preventive maintenance schedule work on all equipment
• Maintains updated preventive maintenance information (e.g., location of all equipment, extra parts for appliances, equipment serial numbers, and service telephone numbers)
• Prepares and stays current on condition and turnover status of vacant apartments
• Keeps workshops or utility room clean, orderly, and safe
• Provides role model for maintenance staff by following all company procedures and providing excellent customer service
• Identifies present and future needs of property
• Ensures staff follows work safety procedures
• Attends punch list inspections for all new units; handles construction related items
• Obtains thorough knowledge of power, water, and gas turnoffs, clean‑out traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants
• Assists in all aspects of the property's maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventive, corrective, deferred and emergency maintenance
• Maintains exterior and public lighting
• Clears gutters and downspouts
• Repairs minor structural wear and damage to buildings
• Cares for lawn, plants, shrubs, and flowers
• Cleans sidewalks, alleyways, hallways, and public areas
• Paints when required
• Services appliances, equipment, plumbing, electrical system, etc.
• Picks up trash on property and cleans garbage area and dumpsters
• Watches out for the unusual and reports it to management
• Performs limited exterminating services when required
• Attends staff and resident meetings as required
• Assists with miscellaneous social program activities (e.g., set‑up, pick‑ups, clean‑ups, etc.)
• Assists at other properties as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Position is responsible for overseeing/assigning work of janitorial and maintenance staff and overseeing contractors on projects
• Provides input towards new employee hiring, training, and reviews

The Chief Engineer performs work in a residential apartment setting and will be working outdoors, indoors, in the office, and on the grounds while carrying out the essential functions of this job. The role requires working in cold, hot, wet, humid, smelly, dirty, and clean environments, including gardens, alleys, parking lots, basements, roofs, and office areas. The position often experiences interruptions and shifting priorities and may be required to deal with difficult people;

calmness, diplomacy, and good social skills are expected when handling residents and visitors.