Assistant Chief Building Engineer

Job overview

The Assistant Chief Building Engineer role is onsite in Chicago, IL, paying $29.33 per hour as stated in the job description. ABM Industries is seeking support for building operations, maintenance, and repair in a commercial or industrial facility. The role assists the Chief Engineer with building systems and engineering staff, helping maintain reliable performance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. It supports safe, efficient facility operations through inspections, repairs, troubleshooting, and work-order completion.

What you'll do

• Assist with day-to-day building operations and maintenance
• supervise and mentor engineering staff
• inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• troubleshoot malfunctions and coordinate vendor repairs
• monitor building automation systems
• maintain code compliance
• manage maintenance inventory
• complete work orders and documentation
• respond to emergency maintenance situations, including after-hours calls as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant chief building engineer

abm industries

chicago il

onsite

building operations

hvac

mep systems

preventive maintenance

building automation

tuesday–saturday day shift

$29.33/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package
• details are available through its benefits information.

Why this role

The posting identifies a Tuesday–Saturday day shift and requires building maintenance experience and experience supervising maintenance teams.

About the employer

ABM Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Facilities Support Services. Sector: 56.