Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Operating Engineer.

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

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Essential Job Functio

nsMaintaining 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. Duties include identifying, diagnosing and repairing system components to ensure continued operatio
n.Adjusting manual and automated controls of building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of buildings. May operate computer Building Automation Systems (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Andover) to accomplish specific tasks related to building operation
s.Maintaining and keeping the steam distribution system and high pressure vessels (up to 180 psi pressure) within the Medical Center in order. Duties may include tightening fittings, repacking valves, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders and gauges, cleaning and replacing burners and other component
s.Participating in building and system start-up and commissioning. Participating in capital projects and working with project managers and contractors to complete project
s.May operate and maintain pneumatic tube systems within the Medical Cente
r.May replace switches and motors to 110 volt
s.Maintaining relative pressures and air quantities in HVAC system
s.Repairing and maintaining existing plumbing system
s.Repairing and maintaining appliances including refrigeration and package A/C equipmen
t.Working from building blueprints to determine location and layout of circuits, ducts and piping. Performing on the scene repairs or replacing components. Performings repair work in central sho
p.Using hand tools and power equipment such as drill presses, saws, threaders, and grinding wheel
s.Requisitioning materials and supplies as neede
d.Keeping work area neat, clean and saf
e.Completing required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashio
n.Communicating with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtes
y.Following through on all assigned duties until completio
n.Maintaining personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and unifor
m.Performing other duties assign

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Required Qualificati

onsHigh School Gradua
te.Successful completion of recognized trade union apprentice program such as an Operating Engineer (IUOE-399), Pipefitter (LU-597 - controls), Sheet Metal Worker (Local 73) or equivalent trade union local bargaining unit
orSuccessful completion of a 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).Must have and maintain a current City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License. A Stationary Engineers License from an equivalent jurisdiction is acceptable until a City of Chicago license can be obtain
ed.Must have a minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in power plant, facility operations, building maintenance or building automation/contro
ls.Must have and maintain an EPA Refrigerant Lice
nseAbility to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by writi
ng.Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the j
ob.Must be able to work from ladders and scaffol
ds.Must be physically capable of performing the work expected in an efficient mann
er.Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipme
nt.Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other peop
le.Must be capable of strenuous physical activi

ty.
Position Det

ailsJob Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 8-hour sh
iftsShift: Even
ingsCBA Code: 73
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