Building Engineer
Job in
South Naperville Area, Will County, Illinois, 60564, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Building Engineers are responsible for providing routine and emergency engineering, maintenance, and repair services at assigned locations to ensure a positive experience. Building Engineers will interface with customers and staff to meet facility needs and will require a high level of customer service. This position requires regular on‑site presence to perform maintenance and repair services. For operational efficiency and timely response to emergencies, candidates located within a reasonable commuting distance to Buehler YMCA or willing to relocate are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay rate for this position is $21.00-$27.00 per hour based on experience.
Benefits- Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work‑life balance.
- 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
- Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
- Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company‑sponsored events.
- Provides hands‑on engineering support for routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance services as needed such as carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, landscape services, and other building systems to optimize service quality and maintenance costs while adhering to building codes, maintenance standards, and processes.
- Ensures assigned location(s) is executing on facilities and maintenance plans and following related standards, building codes, policies, and processes in support of internal quality standards and controls.
- Ensure all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fitness, and pool equipment, if applicable, are maintained in good working order and adhering to a preventive maintenance program.
- Surveys and tracks all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fitness, and pool equipment if applicable, to enhance service quality and ensures compliance with preventive maintenance plans.
- Monitors and evaluates utility services including electricity, natural gas, water, storm drainage, and septic systems. Monitors fire and life safety systems, standby generators, UPS systems, elevator, and emergency exit plans.
- Ensures compliance with OSHA safety standards throughout assigned locations.
- Maintains appropriate records and documentation, as needed for a specific location.
- Responds to and completes work orders in a timely manner including reporting on work progress and completion. Provides daily assignments to facility technicians and works with vendors and others as appropriate to complete work orders and documents results. Utilizes a maintenance management system to enter, track, analyze, and report on work orders and activities.
- Maintains tools and orders supplies as required for installation and repairs. Complies with company policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workspace at all times.
- Assists with capital project plan including assisting on renovations and modifications to the facilities related to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other skilled trades, as needed, and assists project manager, where required.
- Evaluates, troubleshoots, repairs, and provides guidance on building and equipment issues as needed.
- Keeps abreast of related regulations, equipment, building and safety standards, reporting requirements, and systems/equipment; continuously builds skills in order to proactively address facilities and maintenance issues.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Facilities engineering experience typically held by those with 5 or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience; team leadership experience coaching or directing team members is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in all phases of physical plant operations including building systems, equipment maintenance and repair,…
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