Operating Engineer, Obama Presidential Center

Obama Foundation•Chicago, IL

5d•$79,040 - $115,752•Onsite

About The Position

At The Obama Foundation, our mission is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world. We seek to build an active democratic culture where people are equipped and motivated to make change in the communities where they live, work, and play. Right here on the South Side of Chicago, we’re building a home for this vision, a global center for change with a range of opportunities - coordinated programming, community outreach events, educational moments, and more - that invite visitors from down the block or across the globe to turn hope into action. Achieving our ambitious goals starts with an exceptional team built on our Hope to Action Values - Courage, Empathy, Integrity, Accountability, Community, Inclusivity, Pragmatism, Resilience, Imagination, and Hope. A Framework that anyone, anywhere, can use to build trust, activate participation, and expand opportunity in their community. We are deeply committed to creating an actively anti-racist organization, leveraging our global reach to combat systemic racism and inequity wherever it exists. Read our full statement on anti-racism and equity here. Purpose of the Role The Operating Engineer for the Obama Presidential Center will be responsible for performing system maintenance and upkeep for mechanical, electrical, and safety systems critical to Center functions on a daily basis. This position will support the Chief Engineer directly while also providing support to complement other Operations teams as needed. The role necessitates close interaction with other tradespeople on campus for smooth service delivery. As the Operating Engineer, you’ll be reporting directly to the Chief Engineer.

Requirements

Applies knowledge of trade function to independently complete standard tasks and resolve issues involving relatively complex factors.
Exhibits working proficiency in primary/routine duties of professional area; utilizes discretion and independent judgment to solve non-routine problems.
Candidates typically have progressed through a registered apprenticeship program and have obtained journeyperson status in their trade.
Flexibility of hours, including but not limited to early morning, late night, weekends, and holidays across campus in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Ability to work out of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park and/or other Obama Foundation locations in Chicago.

Responsibilities

Maintain mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems within OPC campus; responding to abnormal conditions for daily and long-term facility care.
Maintain inventory and organization of tools and equipment, coordinating with Assistant Chief Engineer for efficient stock.
Operate facility systems, troubleshoot issues and perform controls maintenance.
Ensure campus systems and equipment are operating efficiently, analyzing existing operating conditions to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Perform incident management with coinciding report development.
Analyze and solve problems in a timely manner that avoids programming and operating disruptions for the Center.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Track and complete preventative and predictive maintenance schedules in coordination with the Operations and Maintenance team.
Operate and maintain HVAC and plumbing systems by reading gauges and adjusting valves to maintain a constant flow of service aligned with sustainability standards on campus.
Perform regular, scheduled maintenance and inspections to building systems to ensure that equipment is maintained in operating condition per manufacturers’ and industry standards.
Clean, oil, and lubricate pumps, motors, and facility mechanical equipment; adjusting system elements to regulate operation of units as needed.
Inspect and replace equipment elements as needed, reporting malfunctions, leaks, abnormal readings, or other problems to the supervisor.
Undertake plumbing, painting, and minor building repairs to assist other departments and teams within the OPC, maintaining general cleanliness of the assigned work area.
Utilize a work order system for day-to-day operations and planned processes to resolve issues based upon agreed campus priorities, maintaining a monthly productivity report.
Utilize the building’s building automation system to monitor space temperatures, adjust temperatures as needed, compile trend logs, and operate the building.
Work together with other engineers and trades to achieve the goals of the OPC.