Building Engineer

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago's Hyde Park area is seeking a Building Engineer to maintain and repair building systems, including HVAC, electrical wiring, pumps, and plumbing. This 100% onsite role requires you to work evening shifts and be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

You will interpret blueprints, perform repairs from the shop or on site, use hand and power tools, order supplies, and keep work areas safe and organized while providing dependable service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate as required
• Completion of recognized apprentice program as Building Engineer or equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate in 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
• Must know safety rules, practices and equipment
• Must communicate effectively with others
• Must be capable of strenuous physical activity

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose, repair, and maintain building utility systems including low voltage wiring for HVAC controls, pumps, air filters, and central refrigeration
• May replace switches and motors to 110V
• Maintain HVAC and plumbing systems and related components
• Read blueprints and determine circuit, duct, and piping layouts; perform on-site repairs or parts replacement
• Use hand tools and power equipment; requisition materials and supplies
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized; complete required paperwork
• Communicate with patients, visitors, and staff with tact and courtesy
• Complete assigned duties and adhere to dress and safety policies

Skills

Reading & Writing

Safety rules

Power tools

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Apprentice program in Building Engineer

Tools

Ladders & Scaffolds

Job description

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

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.