Chief Engineer, Chicago

Chief Engineer

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Job Description:

Join our team as an Engineer at Onni Fulton Market, where your skills will directly impact the guest experience and building performance. We're looking for a hands-on professional with 2+ years as a Chief or Assistant Engineer, high-rise experience, and strong knowledge in general maintenance, HVAC heat pump systems, and building systems like Yardi and BAS.

If you're ready to take pride in keeping a premier property operating at its best, we want to hear from you.

Salary Range:

The Chief Engineer at Onni Fulton Market is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity and operational efficiency of the property. This role plays a key part in delivering a safe, well-maintained, and guest-focused environment by responding to maintenance requests, performing routine inspections, and completing both preventative and emergency repairs. The Engineer will work across multiple building systems-including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and life safety-and use tools such as Yardi and BAS to support daily operations. This position requires flexibility, technical knowledge, and a strong commitment to service excellence in a high-rise, hospitality-oriented setting.

Perks & Benefits:

Competitive pay and a Comprehensive Benefit Package
Health Saving Account, Flexible Saving Account, Employee Assistance Program
Annual Education Allowance
Generous Referral Program
Fun and collaborative company culture with lots of team-building events
Friends and Family rates for Level Hotels & Furnished Suites, The Opus Hotel and The Emily Hotel

What Will You Do?

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Respond in a courteous and timely manner to all guests' questions, complaints or requests.
Assist with daily property inspections and maintenance
Provides on-call pager service when scheduled and performs emergency maintenance work when required.
Prioritize any repairs or maintenance issues that may impact or inconvenience our guest's experience.
Complete general building and room repairs, as well as painting, sheetrock work, and carpentry.
Perform preventative maintenance on building and equipment.
Complete ground work and custodial work as necessary.
General knowledge on repairing and/or replacing plumbing systems, A/C units, and electrical units.
General repair of motors, pumps and bearings.
Utilize basic hand and power tools required for general maintenance.
Routinely check emergency lighting and fire safety equipment.
Change light bulbs, ceiling tiles and repair any fixtures at a ceiling height.
Swimming pool preventative and repair maintenance
Work shifts which may be changed accordingly dependent upon the needs of the business and the maintenance department.

What You Bring

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Chief or Assistant Engineer
Prior experience in high-rise building operations
At least 5 years of general maintenance experience
Proficiency with building systems, including Yardi and BAS (Building Automation Systems)
Experience with HVAC systems, specifically heat pump systems

About The Company:

Onni

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

How To Apply:

Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.

We thank all applicants for your interest in the Onni Group. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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Location:: Chicago

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