Facilities Engineer II - Hospital Power Plant & Systems

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

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.