Building Operating Engineer

University of Illinois at Chicago; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago seeks a maintenance technician for the Rockford Campus to operate and maintain heating, cooling, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems on-site. The role requires ensuring safe, efficient building operations and timely preventive maintenance.

This full-time position offers hands-on work with multiple systems, potential supervisory duties, and a wage of $42.55 per hour as defined by the collective bargaining agreement. On-site work only, no remote option.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years (36 months) of full-time employment in the maintenance of building mechanical equipment and/or as a mechanic of refrigeration, ventilation, and/or food-service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and inspect heating, ventilation, air conditioning, geothermal, lighting and power systems, pneumatic and electrical control systems, BAS System.
• Perform repair and maintenance to building structures or recommend need for contractual services.
• Carry out department preventive maintenance program involving all building operating and electric systems. Provide recommendations for additional PM procedures as needed.
• Keep clear, concise and complete records and logs on equipment, parts, chemicals, etc. and submit weekly reports to State Water Survey.
• Maintain inventory of department equipment and consumables, prepare reports as required.
• Consult with and advise Coordinator regarding observations relative to building operating and electric systems and action to be taken. Orders and/or obtains parts according to established procedures.
• May be responsible for periodic routine visits to the community health center to carry out preventive maintenance program or other building related repairs and projects.
• May supervise one or more workers when assistance is required to complete a variety of maintenance projects or to perform the ongoing preventive maintenance routine.

Skills

Building maintenance

Electrical systems

Maintenance experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $42.55 / Hourly Wage

This position is located on the Rockford Campus 90 miles northwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work - Not Remote).

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary:

Operation and maintenance of all building heating,cooling, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and inspect: heating systems, ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, geothermal System, lighting and power systems, pneumatic and electrical control systems, BAS System.
• Perform repair and maintenance to building structures or recommend need for contractual services.
• Carryout department preventive maintenance program involving all building operatingand electric systems. Provide recommendations for additional PM procedures asneeded. These systems provide building environmental controls and electriclight and power. The systems control points are located in ten remotemechanical/electrical spaces and are interconnected by systems wiring andpiping.
• Keep clear, concise and complete records and logs on equipment, parts, chemicals, etc. and submit weekly reports to State Water Survey.
• Maintain inventory of department equipment and consumables, prepare reports as required.
• Consult with and advise Coordinator regarding observations relative to building operating and electric systems and action to be taken. Orders and/or obtains parts according to established procedures.
• May be responsible for periodic routine visits to the community health center to carry out preventive maintenance program or other building related repairs and projects.
• May supervise one or more workers when assistance is required to complete a variety of maintenance projects or to perform the ongoing preventive maintenance routine.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years (36 months) of full-time employment in the maintenance of building mechanical equipment and/or as a mechanic of refrigeration, ventilation, and/or food-service equipment.

The collective bargaining agreement sets a wage of $42.55

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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