Building Engineer

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine, a world-class academic healthcare system, is seeking a Building Engineer for a 100% onsite opportunity at their Hyde Park Location. The successful candidate will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Successful completion of recognized apprentice program as Building Engineer or equivalent progressive experience in building repair and maintenance
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by writing
Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job
Must be able to work from ladders and scaffolds
Must be physically capable of performing the work expected in an efficient manner
Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipment
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other people
Must be capable of strenuous physical activity

Responsibilities

Identifies, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains building utility systems related to low voltage electric wiring controls for heating and ventilating systems, pneumatic temperature controls, pumps, air filters, and central refrigeration units
May replace switches and motors to 110 volts
Maintains relative pressures and air quantities in HVAC systems
Repairs and maintains existing plumbing systems
Repairs and maintains appliances including refrigeration and package A/C equipment
Works from building blueprints to determine location and layout of circuits, ducts and piping. Performs on the scene repairs or replaces components. Performs repair work in central shop
Uses hand tools and power equipment such as drill press, saw, threader, and grinding wheels
Requisitions materials and supplies as needed
Keeps work area neat, clean and safe
Completes required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashion
Communicates with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtesy
Follows through on all assigned duties until completion
Maintains personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and uniform
Performs other duties assigned