Stationary Engineer III – (Full Time, Weekend Days)

Hesni; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 45,529 - 68,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Oak Lawn, IL, is seeking a Stationary Engineer III to manage and maintain HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience and a relevant engineering license. Responsibilities include operating HVAC equipment, maintaining records, and troubleshooting complex issues. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing a commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of Stationary Engineering experience.
• Stationary Engineer license or equivalent certification required.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate all HVAC equipment efficiently and safely.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment and services.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of applicable codes/regulations

Advanced computer skills (e.g., CMMS, building automation)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Technical training beyond High School

Job description

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Job Posting Mar. 13, 2026

Job ID: R214154

Shift: 1st

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Pay Range: $33.05 – $49.60

Location: Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center – 4440 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Our Commitment to You

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 within the position’s 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, and Short- 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

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Must be able to work all shifts and Holidays. Primarily weekend days shift

It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling!

Position: Stationary Engineer III

Location: Christ Medical Center; Oak Lawn, IL.

~May work other shifts as needed.

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.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.