Museum Stationary Engineer — Maintain & Optimize Systems

Adler Planetarium; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off - vacation / sick days

403(b) plan with Adler match

Free Entrance to Chicago area museums

Discounted Onsite Parking Program

Employee Loan Program

Job summary

The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Full-Time Stationary Engineer to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems. You will oversee boiler, chiller, plumbing, electrical and life-safety systems as part of a union role with IUOE Local 399 in Chicago.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, maintaining building temperatures, coordinating with external vendors, and keeping a clean work-order schedule while meeting deadlines in a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• City of Chicago Stationary Building Engineer License.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Stationary Engineer.
• Familiar with building automation systems, life systems, and evacuation procedures.
• Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of experience as a Stationary Engineer in the City of Chicago preferred.
• CFC Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of museum facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing proper upkeep of all mechanical equipment, including inspection, troubleshooting, and necessary repairs.
• Preventative maintenance on all building systems.
• Maintaining proper building temperatures throughout the facility each season.
• Work with exterior mechanical vendors to ensure adequate maintenance.
• Keep an organized work order schedule and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask for operational needs and special requests.

Skills

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Team player

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

City of Chicago Stationary Building Engineer License

Bachelor's Degree

5 years of experience as Stationary Engineer

Tools

Building automation systems

Life safety systems

Emergency response procedures

Job description

The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Full-Time Stationary Engineer to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems. You will oversee boiler, chiller, plumbing, electrical and life-safety systems as part of a union role with IUOE Local 399 in Chicago.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, maintaining building temperatures, coordinating with external vendors, and keeping a clean work-order schedule while meeting deadlines in a 40-hour work week.