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Building Engineer- Chicago, IL

75K-100KILFull-time

14d

Job Description

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.

Essential Job Functions

  • 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

Required Qualifications

  • 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.

Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour shifts
  • Shift :Nights, Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00pm - 7:30am
  • CBA Code: 73 SEIU
  • Unit/Department: Facilites/Engineering & Trades - Hyde Park
  • No Visa Sponsorship Available

Auto req ID

448846BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Maintenance

City*

Chicago

State*

Illinois

Job Code

_Maintenance _Maintenance

Affiliate Sponsor

University of Chicago Medicine

Salary Range

$75,000-$100,000