Facilities Engineer II-Full Time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Lake Forest (IL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Facilities Engineer II to operate and maintain hospital power plant equipment, including high pressure boilers, chillers, and medical air systems. The role requires ensuring safe, efficient operation and occupant comfort, with a Sunday-Thursday night shift (10:30 PM–7:00 AM).

The position emphasizes preventive maintenance and timely response to plant emergencies within a medical campus environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• HVAC/R trade school certification or equivalent preferred.
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer or able to obtain within 1 year of hire.

Responsabilités

• Operates and maintains power plant equipment with minor supervision.
• Monitors engineering systems and responds to emergencies as needed.
• Operates high pressure boilers, chillers, and related equipment.

Connaissances

Building systems maintenance

Safety compliance

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC/R trade school certification

Description du poste

• Compensation: USD 30.75 - USD 41.51 - hourly

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

**The schedule for this position will be Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 PM-7:00 AM**

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

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.

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.

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 refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: 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 as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.