Facilities Engineer II-Full Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine’s Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL seeks a Facilities Engineer II for full-time stewardship of power plant and building systems. The role requires operating high pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and related equipment, with preventive maintenance, safety checks, and documentation in a regulated setting.

Qualified candidates hold a high school diploma, 2–3 years of building maintenance experience, HVAC/R training, and a Stationary

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of relevant building maintenance experience.
• Technical training in maintenance; HVAC/R trade school certification or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer or able to obtain license within 1 year of hire.
• Valid driver's license (must provide Driving Abstract).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain power plant equipment with minimal supervision.
• Monitor systems and take emergency actions as needed.
• Operate high pressure boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and related equipment.
• Perform safety checks and preventive maintenance.
• Clean and paint equipment in power plant and mechanical rooms.
• Chemically analyze boiler, chiller, cooling tower systems.
• Perform chemical balance adjustments and proper drum disposal.
• Respond to emergencies and service requests; document issues.
• Schedule maintenance and inspections per protocols.
• Operate facilities equipment safely; assist contractors as needed.

Skills

HVAC/R knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC/R trade school certification

Stationary Engineer license (or ability to obtain within 1 year)

Job description

Description

This is a full time position at 40 hours per week located atNorthwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.

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.

• As a licensed operating engineer, operates and maintains building mechanical systems and equipment. Power Plant equipment includes high pressure boilers, chillers, and medical air compressors. The goals are to operate the equipment safely, efficiently, and reliably with the minimal occurrences of unscheduled shutdowns. In addition, to provide comfortable condition and safe occupant ambient space.

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

Equal Opportunity

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.