Operating Engineer (M)

Chicago Park District • Chicago, IL

12h • $123,906 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, operates equipment used in park buildings and field houses for heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, ice conditioning equipment, filtration and pumping. Makes minor repairs and adjustments and performs preventive maintenance to said equipment. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Current Stationary Engineer’s License.
• Current Illinois Driver’s License.
• Certification as a Refrigeration Technician.
• Knowledge of swimming pool sanitation standards.
• Ability to perform maintenance of heating, ventilating and cooling equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to maintain routine records.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating and maintaining heating, ventilating and cooling machinery and equipment, such as water heating appliances and central air-conditioning units is preferred.
• Previous experience in swimming pool maintenance as well as the operation of water purifying equipment, compressors and other related equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Has direct charge of the equipment, operation and general care of Heating Ventilating Air-conditioning Refrigeration Ice conditioning equipment Filtration and pumping equipment in a park building Swimming pool or field house including boilers Burners Fuel handling pumps Compressors Water purifying equipment Water heating appliances Fan blowers Air filters and other electro/mechanical equipment.
• Fires the boiler, maintains water level in boiler and operates fans and accessory equipment.
• Writes reports of fuel consumed.
• Cleans and keeps in order the equipment and premises.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor emergency repairs on mechanical equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees