Northwestern Medicine · 5 days ago
Facilities Engineer I-Full-time Evenings
DeKalb, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to providing a positive workplace and patient-first approach. The Facilities Engineer I is responsible for the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment in off-campus medical and administrative buildings, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Responsible for the day to day preventative maintenance and repair of diverse heating and cooling systems
Responds to service requests and performs problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation
Performs scheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with organizational and regulatory protocols, policies and standards
Operates facility equipment and systems on a routine, and as needed, basis in a safe and efficient manner
May assist contractors/vendors with repairs, maintenance and construction
Will also be responsible to assist the maintenance technicians when needed. The Engineering Staff are dispatched in company owned vehicles to perform services at buildings within our region
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
3 years of relevant building maintenance and repair experience required
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Valid state driver's license with acceptable driving record and current auto insurance
Physical Demand Requirement: Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 70 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred
Current universal refrigerant certification
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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