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UChicago Medicine · 4 months ago

Operating Engineer-Licensed, Full Time, Evenings

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$45/hr - $46/hr

5+ years exp

UChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system located in Hyde Park. They are seeking an Operating Engineer responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment to supply the Medical Center with essential utilities such as electrical power and HVAC systems.

Health CareHospitalMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintaining and keeping building utility systems in order: heating, cooling and ventilating systems, pneumatic and DDC temperature controls, medical/laboratory air, medical/laboratory vacuum, pumps, cooling towers, air filters, and central refrigeration units. Duties include identifying, diagnosing and repairing system components to ensure continued operation

Adjusting manual and automated controls of building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of buildings. May operate computer Building Automation Systems (Johnson Controls, Siemens, Andover) to accomplish specific tasks related to building operations

Maintaining and keeping the steam distribution system and high pressure vessels (up to 180 psi pressure) within the Medical Center in order. Duties may include tightening fittings, repacking valves, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders and gauges, cleaning and replacing burners and other components

Participating in building and system start-up and commissioning. Participating in capital projects and working with project managers and contractors to complete projects

May operate and maintain pneumatic tube systems within the Medical Center

May replace switches and motors to 110 volts

Maintaining relative pressures and air quantities in HVAC systems

Repairing and maintaining existing plumbing systems

Repairing and maintaining appliances including refrigeration and package A/C equipment

Working from building blueprints to determine location and layout of circuits, ducts and piping. Performing on the scene repairs or replacing components. Performings repair work in central shop

Using hand tools and power equipment such as drill presses, saws, threaders, and grinding wheels

Requisitioning materials and supplies as needed

Keeping work area neat, clean and safe

Completing required departmental paperwork in a timely and legible fashion

Communicating with patients, visitors, and other Hospital employees with tact and courtesy

Following through on all assigned duties until completion

Maintaining personal appearance in accordance with departmental policy on dress and uniform

Performing other duties assigned

Qualification

Stationary Engineers LicenseEPA Refrigerant LicenseBuilding Automation SystemsHVAC/R knowledgePower plant operationsSafety knowledgePhysical capabilityCommunication skills

Required

High School Graduate

Successful completion of recognized trade union apprentice program such as an Operating Engineer (IUOE-399), Pipefitter (LU-597 - controls), Sheet Metal Worker (Local 73) or equivalent trade union local bargaining unit or

Successful completion of a recognized training program such as power plant operator (e.g., U.S. Navy, USCG), technical training school or educational programs (e.g., Certificate or AA in Stationary Engineering or HVAC/R)

Must have and maintain a current City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License. A Stationary Engineers License from an equivalent jurisdiction is acceptable until a City of Chicago license can be obtained

Must have a minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in power plant, facility operations, building maintenance or building automation/controls

Must have and maintain an EPA Refrigerant License

Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by 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 expected in an efficient manner

Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipment

Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other people

Must be capable of strenuous physical activity