YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Overview
Building Engineer role at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. The Fry Family YMCA Maintenance team is seeking a Building Engineer to join their integral team. 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 require a high level of customer service. Responsibilities
Provides hands-on engineering support for routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance services, including 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. Ensure assigned location(s) execute facilities and maintenance plans and follow related standards, building codes, policies, and processes in support of internal quality standards and controls. Maintain all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fitness, and pool equipment (if applicable) in good working order and adhere to a preventive maintenance program. Survey and track mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fitness, and pool equipment (if applicable) to enhance service quality and ensure compliance with preventive maintenance plans. Monitor utility services (electricity, natural gas, water, storm drainage, septic systems) and monitor fire and life safety systems, standby generators, UPS systems, elevators, and emergency exit plans. Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards at assigned locations. Maintain appropriate records and documentation as needed for a specific location. Respond to and complete work orders in a timely manner, report progress and completion, provide daily assignments to facility technicians, coordinate with vendors, and document results. Use a maintenance management system to enter, track, analyze, and report on work orders and activities. Maintain tools and order supplies for installation and repairs. Comply with policy for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workspace at all times. Assist with capital project plans, including renovations and modifications to facilities related to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other skilled trades, and assist project managers where required. Evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and provide guidance on building and equipment issues as needed. Stay abreast of regulations, equipment, building and safety standards, reporting requirements, and systems/equipment; continuously build skills to proactively address facilities and maintenance issues. Minimum And Preferred Requirements
Facilities engineering experience typically held by those with 5+ years of related experience; team leadership experience is preferred. Knowledge and expertise in all phases of physical plant operations, including building systems, equipment maintenance and repair, scheduling, and administration. Technical, hands-on expertise in HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing systems including diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairs. Knowledge of OSHA and related safety practices and local safety, fire, construction, and public access regulations. Ability to keep detailed, accurate records and documentation. Budget and expense management experience, with ability to assist in managing budgets. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email, Facility Dude, or related software; ability to learn and adapt to new technology. Experience motivating and supporting a diverse, high-performing team including coaching team members. Customer service orientation with ability to communicate regularly with internal customers, build relationships, manage expectations, and provide a high level of service. Proficient verbal and written communication skills; ability to present ideas clearly to multiple audiences including team and customers. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with customers, team members, and stakeholders. Strong critical thinking and continuous improvement mindset, including addressing service needs and gaps. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness. Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills. Demonstrates YMCA leader competencies in previous experience or practice. Meets physical qualifications as outlined in the job description including visual acuity. Ability to travel locally in Chicagoland (city and suburbs) with a valid driver’s license. Child Abuse Prevention
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by reporting items that may pose a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor. Follows policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including monitoring and supervision of children. Reports any suspicious behavior or policy violations to your supervisor. Completes all child abuse prevention training as required. Other
Job details and salary information are provided in the posting. The description here reflects responsibilities and requirements for the Building Engineer role at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.
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Building Engineer role at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. The Fry Family YMCA Maintenance team is seeking a Building Engineer to join their integral team. 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 require a high level of customer service. Responsibilities
Provides hands-on engineering support for routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance services, including 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. Ensure assigned location(s) execute facilities and maintenance plans and follow related standards, building codes, policies, and processes in support of internal quality standards and controls. Maintain all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fitness, and pool equipment (if applicable) in good working order and adhere to a preventive maintenance program. Survey and track mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fitness, and pool equipment (if applicable) to enhance service quality and ensure compliance with preventive maintenance plans. Monitor utility services (electricity, natural gas, water, storm drainage, septic systems) and monitor fire and life safety systems, standby generators, UPS systems, elevators, and emergency exit plans. Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards at assigned locations. Maintain appropriate records and documentation as needed for a specific location. Respond to and complete work orders in a timely manner, report progress and completion, provide daily assignments to facility technicians, coordinate with vendors, and document results. Use a maintenance management system to enter, track, analyze, and report on work orders and activities. Maintain tools and order supplies for installation and repairs. Comply with policy for safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintain a clean and safe workspace at all times. Assist with capital project plans, including renovations and modifications to facilities related to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other skilled trades, and assist project managers where required. Evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, and provide guidance on building and equipment issues as needed. Stay abreast of regulations, equipment, building and safety standards, reporting requirements, and systems/equipment; continuously build skills to proactively address facilities and maintenance issues. Minimum And Preferred Requirements
Facilities engineering experience typically held by those with 5+ years of related experience; team leadership experience is preferred. Knowledge and expertise in all phases of physical plant operations, including building systems, equipment maintenance and repair, scheduling, and administration. Technical, hands-on expertise in HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing systems including diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairs. Knowledge of OSHA and related safety practices and local safety, fire, construction, and public access regulations. Ability to keep detailed, accurate records and documentation. Budget and expense management experience, with ability to assist in managing budgets. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email, Facility Dude, or related software; ability to learn and adapt to new technology. Experience motivating and supporting a diverse, high-performing team including coaching team members. Customer service orientation with ability to communicate regularly with internal customers, build relationships, manage expectations, and provide a high level of service. Proficient verbal and written communication skills; ability to present ideas clearly to multiple audiences including team and customers. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with customers, team members, and stakeholders. Strong critical thinking and continuous improvement mindset, including addressing service needs and gaps. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness. Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills. Demonstrates YMCA leader competencies in previous experience or practice. Meets physical qualifications as outlined in the job description including visual acuity. Ability to travel locally in Chicagoland (city and suburbs) with a valid driver’s license. Child Abuse Prevention
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by reporting items that may pose a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor. Follows policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including monitoring and supervision of children. Reports any suspicious behavior or policy violations to your supervisor. Completes all child abuse prevention training as required. Other
Job details and salary information are provided in the posting. The description here reflects responsibilities and requirements for the Building Engineer role at YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago.
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