Maintenance Technician II

aah; Illinois; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring a Stationary Engineer to operate and maintain campus HVAC systems including boilers, chillers, and automation systems. You will manage logs in CMMS, respond to alarms, and perform preventive maintenance to ensure safe, efficient facilities.

The role requires 4+ years of experience, relevant licensure, and strong communication skills. First shift, full-time with benefits eligible, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of stationary engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of codes/regulations pertaining to equipment.
• Advanced computer skills including CMMS and building automation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate HVAC equipment including boilers, steam absorption and centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, fans, pumps and systems per SOPs.
• Maintain accurate records and CMMS logs for startup, failures, problems, work in progress and completed work.
• Utilize BAS to monitor and control HVAC equipment; respond to alarms promptly and optimize operation using trends.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and other equipment per established procedures (inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, testing, repairs).
• Troubleshoot complex HVAC issues and determine root cause; perform repairs with minimal impact to operations.
• Maintain intermediate knowledge of medical gas systems.
• Respond to building occupant complaints professionally and inform requester of corrective action status.
• Maintain daily logs, preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files to comply with regulations.
• Perform general maintenance (painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, etc.) and document tasks in CMMS.
• Read blueprints and maintenance manuals to complete assignments; support small projects.
• Act as informal resource for peers with less experience.

Skills

Codes & regulations

Building automation

CMMS & MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Stationary Engineer license

Power Engineer cert (NIULPE/ASOPE)

Technical training

Job description

Department:

11917 Navicent Health Medical Center - Facilities

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

First Shift

Pay Range:

$26.55 - $39.85

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures.

• Operates all campus heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment including boilers, steam absorption and centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, fans, pumps and systems in a manner that optimizes efficiency, safety, and occupant comfort per department policies and procedures with minimal to no guidance/assistance.

• Maintains accurate records and reports on all equipment startup, failures, problems, work in progress and completed work through logbooks and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) with minimal to no guidance/assistance.

• Advanced level of skill to utilize BAS as a tool for both monitoring and controlling HVAC equipment. Responds to alarms in a timely and correct manner. Optimizes operation using trending reports as appropriate.

• Advanced level of skill to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and other equipment as assigned per established procedures including inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, testing, flushing, minor repairs, rebuilding and replacing parts/components to ensure that systems remain within the established operating parameters.

• Advanced level of skill to troubleshoot complex issues with HVAC equipment determine the root cause in a timely manner. Executes repairs or installations with minimal impact to the hospital and patient care. Appropriately requests assistance as warranted by the situation.

• Intermediate knowledge of medical gas systems.

• Responds to building occupant complaints in a timely and professional manner and takes appropriate corrective action. Keeps requester appraised of the status of corrective action.

• Maintains current daily logs, preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files to comply with local, state and federal regulatory requirements with minimal to no direction.

• Performs routine general maintenance including painting, plumbing, carpentry, equipment testing and repair, ventilation, lighting, electrical, groundskeeping and snow removal. Performs repairs on a large variety of facility systems such as mechanical, electrical, building systems and other critical systems with minimal to no guidance/assistance Provides timely and proper response to assigned service calls, work orders and preventative maintenance to maintain a safe and efficient environment. Documents all tasks and work time on the CMMS.

• Reads blueprints and maintenance manuals to gain knowledge needed to complete assignments

• Helps facilitate small projects.

• Acts as an informal resource for peers with less experience.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Stationary Engineer license from the municipality of work location or Power Engineer certification (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th Class) from either the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE) or the American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE). Equivalent certifications from federal organizations such as the United States Navy will also be considered.

• Valid Driver's License

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of technical training.

Experience Required:

• 4 or more Years of Stationary Engineering Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes/regulations pertaining to assigned equipment and operations

• Advanced computer skills (e.g., CMMS, building automation, and Microsoft Office)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead, lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.

• Must be able to push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.

• Exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards and therefore knowledge of safety precautions.

• Position requires travel. May be exposed to road/weather hazards.

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.