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Facility Engineer

Life Time
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026

Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, and pool systems. This role ensures a safe, compliant, and fully operational facility through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and use of CMMS systems. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in facilities maintenance, building engineering, and mechanical systems within commercial or recreational environments.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boiler, and pool systems
  • Conduct routine inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation of building systems
  • Monitor and maintain water chemistry, filtration, and temperature controls for recreational pools
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including fire and life safety systems
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and perform emergency repairs as needed
  • Maintain detailed records of work orders, inspections, and maintenance activities within a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
  • Support overall facility appearance and functionality to enhance member and guest experience

Minimum Required Qualifications

  • Experience working with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks

Education:

  • Technical or trade school certification in HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems

Years of Experience:

  • 3–4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or engineering

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

  • Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer License (state-specific)
  • EPA CFC Certification / HVAC Certification
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO)

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

  • A fully subsidized membership

  • Discounts on Life Time products and services

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

  • Training and professional development

  • Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage 

  • Short term and long term disability insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

  • Parental leave and adoption assistance

  • Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

  • Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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