Building Engineer

rb· 07G Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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📍 Chicago, ILFull time💰 USD 100K+
Full time07G Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

About this role

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

*The shift for this opening is 4PM – 12AM, Friday – Tuesday with Wednesday and Thursday off.

This role is responsible for preventive/scheduled maintenance operations. This role is responsible for all site repairs and operations consisting of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair. The level of work required is considered intermediate and staff must be able to work under moderate supervision.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Operates and maintains central heating, ventilating and air conditioning, electric service, water supply and plumbing systems.
  • Operates and maintains VAV, Reheats, Pumps and all auxiliaries.
  • Operates Building Automation Systems (BAS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and Computerized Maintenance Systems.
  • Assures all life safety systems i.e., electrical, water, fire system, etc. are tested and operating in good condition.
  • Assists outside contractors and vendors when required work and projects are being performed in the building.

Your Background:

  • High school educations or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience of building HVAC System with increasing supervisory and/or management responsibility
  • High Press Boiler Operators Certification
  • Certified in recovery of type 1, 2, and 3 refrigerants
  • Appropriate Engineering License for local municipality
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office including Outlook, Excel and Word required
  • Experience with building HVAC and redundant power systems (UPS & generator) are required
  • Ability to work on ladders, in crawl spaces and lift a minimum of 50lbs
  • Must be able to use hand tools and test equipment required for the job

Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to work outside in all seasons and various weather conditions
  • Responds to off-hour emergencies
  • Must pass initial and subsequent drug tests based on nationally accepted drug screening standard
  • As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary.
  • This document indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. An employee's responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties, as assigned, are a part of the job. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reserves the right to modify the elements of this job description, as business needs require.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off and transit benefit.
  • A continuous learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career.
  • Onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria

The expected starting salary for this position is $99,881.60 annually in addition to annual performance-based discretionary bonuses. Final salary and offer are determined by the applicant’s relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographic and other market data.  

The Chicago Fed offers benefits to support overall health and financial security. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.chicagofed.org/careers/thebenefits

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Job Category

Facilities/Real Estate Family Group

Work Shift

Third (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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What is the salary for the Building Engineer role at rb?
The listed salary for this Building Engineer position at rb is USD 100K+. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Building Engineer position at rb located?
This Building Engineer role at rb is based in Chicago, IL. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Building Engineer role at rb full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Building Engineer role in the 07G Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago department at rb.
Which team or department does the Building Engineer at rb belong to?
This Building Engineer position is part of the 07G Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago department at rb. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Building Engineer job at rb posted?
This Building Engineer position at rb was posted on Aug 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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