Facilities Engineer II-Part Time Rotating Shift

Northwestern Medicine; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a part-time Facilities Engineer II in Grayslake, Illinois. This role involves operating and maintaining building mechanical systems, particularly in a power plant environment.

The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of relevant building maintenance experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include performing safety checks, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safe operation of equipment.

Benefits include a wide range of resources for physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant building maintenance experience.
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains all power plant equipment.
• Performs safety checks and preventive maintenance.
• Responds to service requests and emergencies.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Technical training in HVAC/R

Operating high pressure boilers

Chemical analysis skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training certification

Tools

HVAC equipment

Power Plant systems

Job description

Description

This part-time role is scheduled for 24 hours per week (48 hours per pay period) and may vary based on operational needs. In most cases, the schedule includes:

• 8-hour second shifts on Fridays and Saturdays on 2nd shift.
• 8 additional weekday hours, either split into shorter shifts or one full day

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 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 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.

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.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

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 on the job family.