Operating Engineer-Licensed

University of Chicago Medical Center-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Chicago, IL
Hospitals
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Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Operating Engineer at our Hyde Park Center. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. In this role, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of all machinery and equipment required to supply the Medical Center complex with electrical power, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, medical/laboratory air, medical/laboratory vacuum, steam and water.

  • Maintaining and keeping building utility systems in order: 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.
  • Adjusting manual and automated controls of building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of buildings.
  • Maintaining and keeping the steam distribution system and high pressure vessels (up to 180 psi pressure) within the Medical Center in order.
  • Participating in building and system start-up and commissioning.
  • Participating in capital projects and working with project managers and contractors to complete projects.
  • May operate and maintain pneumatic tube systems within the Medical Center.
  • May replace switches and motors to 110 volts.
  • Maintaining relative pressures and air quantities in HVAC systems.
  • Repairing and maintaining existing plumbing systems.
  • Repairing and maintaining appliances including refrigeration and package A/C equipment.
  • Working from building blueprints to determine location and layout of circuits, ducts and piping.
  • Using hand tools and power equipment such as drill presses, saws, threaders, and grinding wheels.
  • Requisitioning materials and supplies as needed.
  • Keeping work area neat, clean and safe.
  • Completing required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashion.
  • Communicating with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtesy.
  • Following through on all assigned duties until completion.
  • Maintaining personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and uniform.
  • Performing other duties assigned.
  • High School Graduate.
  • 5 years minimum experience in power plant, facility operations, building maintenance or building automation/controls.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee wellness programs.
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