City of Chicago
Overview
COORDINATOR OF MAINTENANCE REPAIRS CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION, Bureau of Facilities. Coordinates and oversees preventive maintenance and repair activities for departmental buildings and facilities, including terminals and surrounding grounds at city airports, and performs related duties as required. Responsibilities Turn work requests into work orders by estimating completion time and identifying the appropriate trades/contractors needed. Inspect, oversee, and coordinate maintenance/repair projects with CDA Skilled Trades/term contractors for departmental buildings and facilities including terminals and surrounding airport grounds. Monitor the quality of repair and maintenance work to ensure workmanship quality and compliance with industry standards. Follow up on open work orders and close out as work is completed. Inventory and tag new equipment, entering it into the Preventive Maintenance Program. Create status reports. Confer with foremen of various skilled trades to review projected timetables. Performs other job related duties as required. Additional duties may be required for this position.
Qualifications
Three (3) years of work experience as a building maintenance engineer or facilities coordinator; OR Three (3) years of skilled trades maintenance and repair work experience; OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree or higher PLUS one (1) year of work experience as a building maintenance engineer or facilities coordinator; OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree or higher PLUS one (1) year of skilled trades maintenance and repair work experience
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
Selection Requirements
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected. The selected candidate must also pass a TSA/FBI background check. Location and Schedule
Location:
Heating and Refrigeration Plant-Building 450 Days:
Monday through Friday Hours:
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Additional Information
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE Starting Salary: $63,504.00/year Application period: Applications accepted from 9/12/25 until 11:59 PM CDT on 9/26/25. For information on employee benefits: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For information on salary and title structure: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf Application evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and documents submitted. Department staff will review applications after the final posting date, following applicable laws, ordinances, and collective bargaining agreements. Commitment to diversity: The City of Chicago maintains hiring preferences for veterans, residents of SEDA, CPS graduates, and other categories where applicable; refer to city ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075 for details. All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from application materials. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. Posting date: Sep 12, 2025; Closing date: Sep 27, 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
COORDINATOR OF MAINTENANCE REPAIRS CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION, Bureau of Facilities. Coordinates and oversees preventive maintenance and repair activities for departmental buildings and facilities, including terminals and surrounding grounds at city airports, and performs related duties as required. Responsibilities Turn work requests into work orders by estimating completion time and identifying the appropriate trades/contractors needed. Inspect, oversee, and coordinate maintenance/repair projects with CDA Skilled Trades/term contractors for departmental buildings and facilities including terminals and surrounding airport grounds. Monitor the quality of repair and maintenance work to ensure workmanship quality and compliance with industry standards. Follow up on open work orders and close out as work is completed. Inventory and tag new equipment, entering it into the Preventive Maintenance Program. Create status reports. Confer with foremen of various skilled trades to review projected timetables. Performs other job related duties as required. Additional duties may be required for this position.
Qualifications
Three (3) years of work experience as a building maintenance engineer or facilities coordinator; OR Three (3) years of skilled trades maintenance and repair work experience; OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree or higher PLUS one (1) year of work experience as a building maintenance engineer or facilities coordinator; OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree or higher PLUS one (1) year of skilled trades maintenance and repair work experience
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods of time
Selection Requirements
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected. The selected candidate must also pass a TSA/FBI background check. Location and Schedule
Location:
Heating and Refrigeration Plant-Building 450 Days:
Monday through Friday Hours:
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Additional Information
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE Starting Salary: $63,504.00/year Application period: Applications accepted from 9/12/25 until 11:59 PM CDT on 9/26/25. For information on employee benefits: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For information on salary and title structure: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf Application evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and documents submitted. Department staff will review applications after the final posting date, following applicable laws, ordinances, and collective bargaining agreements. Commitment to diversity: The City of Chicago maintains hiring preferences for veterans, residents of SEDA, CPS graduates, and other categories where applicable; refer to city ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075 for details. All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from application materials. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. Posting date: Sep 12, 2025; Closing date: Sep 27, 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr