Full-Time
Building Facilities Engineer
Clear Investment Group
11-50 employees
Workforce housing-focused real estate investor
Compensation Overview
$110k - $130k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
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- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a Building Engineer or in a related role, preferably in a high-rise residential or commercial environment.
- Strong knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems specific to high-rise buildings.
- Knowledge of HVAC pneumatics; central unit variable air volume systems and related controls; pneumatic-controlled variable air volume systems; direct expansion cooling; low-pressure steam boilers, steam valves, and traps; vacuum/condensate boiler makeup systems; air-cooled condenser water systems; turbine domestic water pumps; effluent ejector pumps; daily boiler-chemical water testing during heating season; plumbing fixture maintenance; and electrical troubleshooting.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex building-system issues effectively and efficiently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with residents, vendors, and management.
- Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, work in confined spaces, and climb ladders as required for maintenance tasks.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must be available for on-call emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the building’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Conduct routine preventive maintenance on all building systems to prevent breakdowns and ensure longevity.
- Diagnose and repair issues in offices and common areas, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building infrastructure.
- Ensure all building operations comply with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including building codes and environmental standards.
- Monitor and optimize energy usage throughout the building, making recommendations to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
- Respond promptly to building emergencies, including system failures, power outages, and other urgent maintenance needs.
- Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
- Address maintenance requests from tenants promptly and professionally.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and safety checks.
- Relevant certifications such as HVAC, Environmental Protection Agency, or building systems engineering are preferred.
Clear Investment Group is a Chicago-based real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring undervalued Class C workforce housing in secondary and tertiary U.S. markets. It revitalizes distressed, mid-size apartment communities through strategic renovations and in-house property management, then stabilizes and sells them to yield-focused investors or holds them long-term. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration (self-managing property, leasing, and construction) and by co-investing its own capital (about 10%) alongside limited partners, coupled with a woman-owned leadership and a history of managing over $600 million in transactions across 150+ properties. Its goal is to provide steady, attractive returns for institutional and private investors by building stabilized, cash-flowing portfolios via opportunistic, value-add investments in workforce housing, funded in part by its funds, including Clear Opportunities Fund I and the planned Fund II.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Clear launched Fund II in March 2025 and raised $30 million by December 2025.
- The firm closed Fund I at $84 million after $600 million historical transactions.
- 2026 messaging emphasizes below-threshold rents and workforce-housing demand in Midwest markets.
What critics are saying
- Syracuse sued Clear in April 2025 over Skyline Apartments; repairs end April 30, 2026.
- Clear faces recurring code-violation and receivership pressure at 352-unit Skyline Apartments.
- A failed Skyline remediation could trigger a receiver, crushing lender and LP confidence.
What makes Clear Investment Group unique
- Amy Rubenstein founded the firm in 2003 and still leads Clear in 2026.
- Clear targets distressed workforce housing below replacement cost, not luxury repositioning.
- Vertically integrated leasing, construction, and management keep execution control in-house.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Performance Bonus