• Chief Maintenance Engineer

    Aerotek (Milwaukee, WI)


    Job Title: Chief Maintenance Engineer

    Job Description

    The Chief Maintenance Engineer will effectively lead a team, managing the engineering program to ensure the highest quality of work. This role involves customer service and administration aligned with management expectations, ethical standards, and company policies. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and supervising all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide daily leadership and supervision to engineering staff.

    + Manage the engineering program, ensuring high-quality work and alignment with client expectations.

    + Perform operational duties, including Watch Activity.

    + Supervise hiring, training, and development of engineers and maintenance staff.

    + Ensure performance management and development of team members through HR processes.

    + Coordinate and ensure compliance with the Safety Program.

    + Manage operational accounts and assist in budget development.

    + Track utility management and variances as directed.

    + Conduct regular inspections of building systems and equipment.

    + Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

    + Maintain effective maintenance and safety procedure manuals.

    + Develop and maintain an Operations Document Library.

    + Conduct building systems and equipment training.

    + Coordinate maintenance with contractors and tenant personnel.

    + Oversee all building systems, staying current with HVAC technology.

    + Maintain communication with tenants, clients, property management, and vendors.

    + Develop specifications and manage maintenance service contracts.

    + Respond to emergencies and customer concerns promptly.

    + Implement inventory control and purchase parts and supplies.

    + Ensure compliance with building codes and directives.

    Essential Skills

    + 7+ years of facilities maintenance experience in a commercial setting.

    + 3+ years of leadership experience.

    + Strong skills in electrical, boiler, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.

    + Strong computer skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with boiler systems and HVAC as primary disciplines.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a reputable employer in Milwaukee and enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, HSA, and more.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Responsible for overseeing maintenance of two large buildings. Standard hours are 7 am-3:30 pm, with flexibility. Dress code includes steel-toed shoes and jeans.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $104000.00 - $112320.00/yr.

     

    401k

    PTO - holiday pay and vacation pay

    Health, dental, vision

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.