facilities engineer

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and holidays

403(b) with 5% match

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a Facilities Engineer for the Schaumburg outpatient center.

The role focuses on operating and maintaining building HVAC systems, water treatment, and life-safety equipment, ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, document data in CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and assist in commissioning new equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years as Facilities Engineer or equivalent; healthcare setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Knowledge of healthcare building and life safety codes.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at elevations.
• Safety PPE and infection control practices required.

Responsibilities

• Operates HVAC equipment and maintains water treatment within specifications.
• Inspects mechanical systems daily and records readings.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, lighting, and life safety systems.
• Documents inspection data in CMMS and supports maintenance scheduling.
• Coordinates with vendors; ensures work meets hospital standards.
• Responds to in-house service calls and emergencies as needed.
• Assembles and installs non-clinical equipment from diagrams and manuals.
• Provides project feedback and assists with commissioning activities.
• Maintains knowledge of pumps, medical gas, plumbing, nurse call systems, beds, generators, fire alarm, and sprinkler systems.
• Replaces lamps, ballast, fixtures, and related components.
• Maintains outside grounds; supports safety and cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC operation

Preventive maintenance

CMMS documentation

Vendor coordination

Emergency response

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Med Gas 6040 certification

CFC License

Stationary Engineers License

Tools

CMMS

Building automation system (BAS)

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Outpatient Center in Schaumburg

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

Area Specific Job Accountabilities

• Operates building HVAC equipment, including auxiliary equipment, ensuring a properly controlled climate. Maintains proper water chemistries, Testing and analyzing water samples to maintain water treatment programs within specification. Utilizes computerized building automation, along with manual valves and controls to operate systems safely and efficiently.
• Inspects all mechanical room systems and equipment on daily rounds, taking readings and identifying potential issues if noted.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on the mechanical HVAC production and distribution systems, lighting, and life safety systems. Maintains inspection and testing records.
• Documents inspection and testing data to maintain accurate records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Following manufacturers and regulatory requirements, assists manager in the review of building system and non-clinical equipment, and recommended maintenance procedures and scheduling.
• Coordinates maintenance with outside vendors, assuring all work is done to Lurie Children’s Hospital standards. Assists Manager in maintaining inspection and testing records of vendor maintenance.
• On a rotating basis, responds to in-house service calls and work requests.
• Responds to building emergency and equipment malfunction events. Assesses situation and takes action to stabilize situation to minimize damage and maintain safety. Documents such events in appropriate logs and/or the CMMS.
• Using diagrams, sketches, blueprints, operations manuals and manufacturer specifications, assembles and installs new non-clinical equipment.
• Provides feedback to manager regarding proposed construction and important elements that should or should not be included.
• Investigates building service or equipment outages, initiates building service or equipment shutdowns and reactivations. Participates in overseeing the installation of building services and equipment by outside contractors and records deficiencies on punch lists. Participates in system and equipment start-up and commissioning.
• Facilities engineers are expected to have knowledge on the inner workings of pumps, medical gas systems, domestic water systems, plumbing systems, nurse call systems, hospital beds, generators, fire alarm systems, and sprinkler systems.
• Facilities engineer is expected to: Replace lamps, ballast, water closets, urinals, faucets, flush meters, valves, ceiling tiles, floor tiles.
• Facilities engineers are responsible to respond to in house service calls i.e clogged toilets, hot/cold calls, exit lights, plumbing leaks.
• Utilizes and maintains tools and instruments associated with the building maintenance trade.
• Identify and specify parts/supplies, acquire quotes, and generate supply requisitions to managers.
• The position actively supports the hospital mission and goal objectives, the department quality improvement and operating goals, as well as customer service excellence principles goals, individually and as a member of the Facility Services team.
• Maintain outside property grounds which include but not limited to landscaping and snow removal.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High school diploma or the equivalent with coursework in science, mathematics, shop and reading blueprint and equipment schematics is required.
• A minimum of 3 years as a Facilities Engineer or equivalent. Experience in a health care or comparable institution is preferred.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Submits to and provides required information to allow for annual verification of driver’s license status.
• Working knowledge of building and life safety codes in healthcare settings required.
• Must be able to climb ladders proficiently and work comfortably from a high lift while performing work at elevations.
• Knowledge of and practices personal safety, hospital infection control and life safety procedures required. Utilizes personal protection equipment, including: eyewear, footwear, respiratory and hearing protective devices.
• Med Gas 6040 certification preferred.
• CFC License preferred.
• Stationary Engineers License preferred.

Pay Range

$34.00-$55.59 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various Voluntary Benefits

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way.

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship.

This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: [e-mail]

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