Building Engineer

UCM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Hyde Park is seeking a Building Engineer to maintain and repair building utility systems, HVAC, plumbing, and related equipment. This on-site role requires the ability to read blueprints, use power tools, and work from ladders/scaffolds, with strict adherence to safety practices.

Successful completion of an apprentice program or equivalent experience is preferred. You will collaborate with hospital staff and patients, ensuring a safe and efficient facility environment, with

Qualifications

• High School Graduate with maintenance experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School Graduate

Apprentice program in Building Engineering

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 : Evening
• CBA Code: 73 SEIU
• No Visa Sponsorship Available