Building Engineer I

American Academy of Pediatrics; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement savings plans

Hybrid work

Job summary

The American Academy of Pediatrics seeks a Building Engineer I to monitor, maintain, and repair building systems and respond to occupant requests. You will prepare event setups for on-site meetings and assist with security access and housekeeping tasks, with weekend event coverage as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma and 3–6 months of related facility experience; some formal training in mechanical equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Some formal training in operation of mechanical equipment preferred.
• 3–6 months of related facility management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Set up facilities for on-site meetings and events; coordinate with Meetings staff.
• Serve as primary engineer for on-site weekend meetings and events.
• Complete on-demand building occupant service requests.
• Maintain mechanical and equipment rooms in a clean, orderly condition.
• Operate HVAC systems to provide a comfortable environment.
• Assist with constructing and reconfiguring workstations and furniture.
• Monitor building equipment readings via BAS and record events as needed.
• Maintain the Engineering Logbook with work entries.
• Assist with maintaining security access control system.
• Support housekeeping services as required.
• Assist with Emergency Response Team initiatives as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Mechanical equipment training

Job description

Basic Functions

Perform ongoing monitoring, preventive maintenance, and repair of building equipment and systems and respond to building occupant service requests. Prepare event set up for on-site meetings and special events.

Title

Building Engineer I

Reporting Relationship

Chief Engineer

Basic Functions

Perform ongoing monitoring, preventive maintenance, and repair of building equipment and systems and respond to building occupant service requests. Prepare event set up for on-site meetings and special events.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure building facilities are adequately set up on-site meetings and special events, in accordance with meeting specifications. Collaborate with Meetings staff to determine setup needs, turnarounds required, and related timing for each event.
• Serve as primary engineer for on-site weekend meetings and events.
• Complete on-demand building occupant service requests as assigned.
• Maintain mechanical and equipment rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Operate HVAC systems efficiently, ensuring a comfortable environment for building occupants.
• Assist with constructing and reconfiguring workstations and other furniture.
• Monitor building equipment settings and readings utilizing the building automation system, recording events if needed.
• Maintain the Engineering Logbook with entries of all work completed.
• Assist with maintaining security access control system.
• Support housekeeping services as required.
• Assist with Emergency Response Team initiatives as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. Some formal training in operation of mechanical equipment preferred.

Experience

Three to six months’ related facility management experience required.

Essential Skills

Must pay close attention to detail, take initiative, be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work both independently and as part of a team, and promote and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected. Excellent communication and customer service skills essential, as well as a strong mechanical aptitude with the ability and willingness to advance this knowledge through ongoing training. Must be able to lift/carry/move up to 50 lbs., work in a bending or kneeling position and within tight spaces, climb stairs and ladders, work outside in varying weather conditions, and withstand hot and cold temperatures. Some overtime required as well as flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as scheduled or in response to an emergency.

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $30.69/hr - $32.40/hr. Compensation decisions take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, and organizational policies. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare and retirement savings plans.

Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the office per month.

The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation regarding the job application process may call 630-626-6297. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.