Healthcare Building Engineer: HVAC, Plumbing & Safety

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine in Chicago's Hyde Park area is seeking a Building Engineer to maintain and repair building systems, including HVAC, electrical wiring, pumps, and plumbing. This 100% onsite role requires you to work evening shifts and be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

You will interpret blueprints, perform repairs from the shop or on site, use hand and power tools, order supplies, and keep work areas safe and organized while providing dependable service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate as required
• Completion of recognized apprentice program as Building Engineer or equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate in writing
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job
• Must be able to work from ladders and scaffolds
• Must be physically capable of performing the work
• Must know safety rules, practices and equipment
• Must communicate effectively with others
• Must be capable of strenuous physical activity

Responsibilities

• Identify, diagnose, repair, and maintain building utility systems including low voltage wiring for HVAC controls, pumps, air filters, and central refrigeration
• May replace switches and motors to 110V
• Maintain HVAC and plumbing systems and related components
• Read blueprints and determine circuit, duct, and piping layouts; perform on-site repairs or parts replacement
• Use hand tools and power equipment; requisition materials and supplies
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized; complete required paperwork
• Communicate with patients, visitors, and staff with tact and courtesy
• Complete assigned duties and adhere to dress and safety policies

Skills

Reading & Writing

Safety rules

Power tools

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Apprentice program in Building Engineer

Tools

Ladders & Scaffolds

Job description

UChicago Medicine in Chicago's Hyde Park area is seeking a Building Engineer to maintain and repair building systems, including HVAC, electrical wiring, pumps, and plumbing. This 100% onsite role requires you to work evening shifts and be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

You will interpret blueprints, perform repairs from the shop or on site, use hand and power tools, order supplies, and keep work areas safe and organized while providing dependable service to patients, visitors, and staff.