Facilities Engineer II-Full Time Evenings

Facade Today; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest, IL invites applications for a Facilities Engineer II to operate and maintain power plant equipment at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 2:30p to 11p, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining boilers and energy systems, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting contractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years relevant building maintenance experience.
• Technical training in maintenance; HVAC/R trade school certification.
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer or eligible to obtain within 1 year.
• Valid driver’s license (must provide Driving Abstract).
• Preferred hospital or military experience.
• One year boiler maintenance training.
• Current universal refrigerant certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist in maintaining and repairing power plant equipment with minor supervision.
• Monitor high pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, domestic hot water heating, generators, energy systems.
• Perform safety checks and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Clean and paint equipment and piping in power plant and mechanical rooms.
• Chemically analyze boiler and cooling systems and manage chemical balance.
• Respond to plant emergencies and system service requests; document actions.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance in line with policies and standards.
• Support contractors/vendors on repairs, maintenance, or construction.

Skills

Safety awareness

Building maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

HVAC/R trade certification

Stationary Engineer license (or eligibility)

Tools

HVAC/R equipment

Boiler maintenance

Job description

Job Description

• This is a full time position at 40 hours per week located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 2:30p to 11p.

The Facilities Engineer II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Operates and assists in maintaining and repairing all power plant equipment with minor supervision. Monitors other engineering systems and to take emergency actions as necessary.
• Operates high pressure boilers and related equipment. Which includes chillers, cooling towers, domestic hot water heating system, water heating system, generators, electrical switchgear, energy management system.
• Properly performs safety checks on plant equipment. Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Cleans and paints equipment, piping, and associated accessories in power plant and mechanical rooms.
• Chemically analyzes boiler, chiller, cooling tower and all closed loop systems.
• Performs chemical analysis test and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boiler, cooling tower and closed loops.
• Changes and disposes of chemical drums properly and uses proper safety equipment while working with chemicals. Understands the importance of chemical balance in all systems.
• Responds to plant emergencies and knows location of firefighting equipment.
• Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with organizational and regulatory protocols, policies, and standards.
• Operates facility equipment and systems on a routine and as needed basis in a safe and efficient manner.
• May assist contractors/vendors with repairs, maintenance, and construction.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years relevant building maintenance experience
• Technical training in maintenance field; HVAC/R trade school certifiction or equivalent
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer OR the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Valid driver’s license (must provide Driving Abstract)

Preferred:

• Hospital or military experience
• One year training in Boiler Maintenance
• Current universal refrigerant certification

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

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.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position):

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.