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UChicago Medicine · 2 months ago

Operating Engineer-Licensed

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$47/hr - $47/hr

5+ years exp

UChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system located in Hyde Park. The Operating Engineer will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of all machinery and equipment necessary to supply the Medical Center with essential utilities such as power, heating, and air conditioning.

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 LicenseHVAC SystemsBuilding Automation SystemsPower Plant OperationsPlumbing MaintenanceSafety KnowledgePhysical CapabilityCommunication Skills

Required

High School Graduate

5 years minimum experience in power plant, facility operations, building maintenance or building automation/controls

Successful completion of recognized trade union apprentice program 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 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) accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, North Central Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Higher Learning Commission, or similar organizations

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 and maintain an EPA Refrigerant License (Universal)

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

Must be capable of utilizing a computer for Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other associated business applications

Preferred

Appropriate programs will include, at a minimum 8 of the subjects below: Electricity I (Required), Electricity II (Required), HVAC 1 (Required), HVAC 2 (Required), Steam Heating, Gas Heating, Hydronic Heating, Electric heating, Sheet Metal, Pneumatic & Digital Controls, Plumbing Repair and Maintenance, Air Balancing/Test & Balance, Boiler Operations, Indoor Air Quality, Energy Conservation

Benefits

Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.

The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.

Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.