Lead Operating Engineer - Licensed, Evenings, Tuesday - Saturday

About the position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Building Engineer at our Hyde Park Location. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and keeps in working order building utility systems: heating, cooling and ventilating systems, pneumatic and DDC temperature controls, medical/laboratory air, medical/laboratory vacuum, pumps, cooling towers, air filters, and central refrigeration units.
• Repairs and maintains existing plumbing systems.
• Adjusts manual and automated controls of building systems (BAS) to ensure safe and efficient operation of buildings.
• Operates computer Building Automation Systems (Johnson Controls Metasys, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure and Continuum, Siemens Insight).
• Maintains and keeps in working order the steam distribution system and high pressure vessels (up to 180 psi pressure) within the Medical Center.
• Operates and maintains pneumatic tube systems within the Medical Center.
• In the absence of the Manager, Skilled Trades, assigns tasks within workgroup to continue UCM standards of care.
• May replace switches and motors to 120 VAC.
• Repairs and maintains appliances including refrigeration and package A/C equipment.
• Keeps work area neat, clean and safe.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• 5 years of experience minimum in power plant, facility operations, building maintenance or building automation/controls.
• 3+ years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance in a Medical Center or Academic Research facility.
• Successful completion of recognized trade union apprentice program as an Operating Engineer (IUOE-399), Pipefitter (LU-597 - controls), Sheet Metal Worker (Local 73) or equivalent trade union local bargaining unit.
• Successful completion of recognized training program such as power plant operator (e.g., U.S. Navy, USCG), technical training school or educational programs (e.g., Certificate or AA in Stationary Engineering or HVAC/R) accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, North Central Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Higher Learning Commission, or similar organizations.
• Must have and maintain a current City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License.
• Must have and maintain an EPA Refrigerant License (Universal).
• Knowledge and understanding of maintenance workflow in various crafts.
• 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.
• Must be capable of utilizing a computer for Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other associated business applications.