Refrigeration Engineer

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric care is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of refrigeration systems. This role involves preventive maintenance, emergency response, and collaboration with contractors to uphold high standards of service. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to families, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values your expertise and fosters a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with 5% employer match

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on services at facilities

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Discount purchasing program

Qualifications

• Operates and maintains refrigeration systems safely and efficiently.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe handling of refrigerants and reclamation.
• Coordinates maintenance and repairs with outside contractors.
• Documents incidents and maintains inspection records.

Skills

Refrigeration Systems Operation

Preventive Maintenance

Emergency Response

Blueprint Reading

Tool Utilization

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification in HVAC

Tools

Thermometers

Gauges

Computerized Work Order System

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Evening (United States of America)

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

General Summary:

Operates and maintains the hospitals refrigerant containing equipment to keep these systems and equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably to avoid unscheduled shutdowns and extend the equipment’s useful life. Responsible for the hospital’s refrigerant reclamation program.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Operates refrigeration systems and equipment and systems safely and efficiently. Responsible for safe handling of refrigerants, including the refrigerant reclamation from decommissioning abandoned refrigeration equipment and proper disposition.

2. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on the hospital’s refrigeration systems and machinery. Maintains inspection and testing records. Evaluates the condition of refrigeration systems and equipment and recommends repair or replace actions. Coordinates maintenance and repairs with outside contractors.

3. Responds to emergency malfunction events. Accesses situation, and takes action to stabilize situation to avoid further damage and make safe. Documents off-normal incidents.

4. From blueprints and diagrams, plans, estimate and recommends materials and costs to repair and install new refrigeration equipment.

5. Identifies and evaluates affected refrigeration systems affected by for proposed construction. Critiques construction plans and recommends service tie-in locations. Investigates electric service shutdowns, initiates shutdowns and reactivations. Oversees the installation of refrigeration services and equipment by outside contractors and records deficiencies on punch list. Participates in system start-up and commissioning.

6. Performs the functions of a

n operating engineer as necessary.

7. Utilizes and maintains hand and power tools, including thermometers and gauges associated with the refrigeration trade.

8. Maintains refrigeration supply and parts inventories, fills out purchase requisitions.

9. Records time and materials expended on computerized work order system. Following manufactures and regulatory specifications reviews and updates refrigeration systems and equipment preventive maintenance records and schedules.

10. The position actively follows regulatory agency compliance requirements, supports the hospital mission and goal objectives, the department quality improvement and operating goals, as well as customer service excellence principles goals, individually and as an effective team member.

11. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.

Education

Pay Range

$31.50-$51.50 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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