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Obama Foundation · 20 hours ago

Operating Engineer (Third Shift), Obama Presidential Center

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$79K/yr - $116K/yr

The Obama Foundation is dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals to create change in their communities. The Operating Engineer for the Obama Presidential Center will be responsible for maintaining mechanical, electrical, and safety systems critical to the Center's operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and supporting the Chief Engineer.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Maintain mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems within OPC campus; responding to abnormal conditions for daily and long-term facility care

Maintain inventory and organization of tools and equipment, coordinating with Assistant Chief Engineer for efficient stock

Operate facility systems, troubleshoot issues and perform controls maintenance

Ensure campus systems and equipment are operating efficiently, analyzing existing operating conditions to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness

Perform incident management with coinciding report development

Analyze and solve problems in a timely manner that avoids programming and operating disruptions for the Center

Perform other duties as assigned

Track and complete preventative and predictive maintenance schedules in coordination with the Operations and Maintenance team

Operate and maintain HVAC and plumbing systems by reading gauges and adjusting valves to maintain a constant flow of service aligned with sustainability standards on campus

Perform regular, scheduled maintenance and inspections to building systems to ensure that equipment is maintained in operating condition per manufacturers’ and industry standards

Clean, oil, and lubricate pumps, motors, and facility mechanical equipment; adjusting system elements to regulate operation of units as needed

Inspect and replace equipment elements as needed, reporting malfunctions, leaks, abnormal readings, or other problems to the supervisor

Undertake plumbing, painting, and minor building repairs to assist other departments and teams within the OPC, maintaining general cleanliness of the assigned work area

Utilize a work order system for day-to-day operations and planned processes to resolve issues based upon agreed campus priorities, maintaining a monthly productivity report

Utilize the building’s building automation system to monitor space temperatures, adjust temperatures as needed, compile trend logs, and operate the building

Work together with other engineers and trades to achieve the goals of the OPC

Qualification

HVAC systemsPlumbing systemsBuilding automationPreventative maintenanceIncident managementTeam collaborationProblem solvingFlexibility

Required

Applies knowledge of trade function to independently complete standard tasks and resolve issues involving relatively complex factors

Exhibits working proficiency in primary/routine duties of professional area; utilizes discretion and independent judgment to solve non-routine problems

Candidates typically have progressed through a registered apprenticeship program and have obtained journeyperson status in their trade

Flexibility of hours, including but not limited to early morning, late night, weekends, and holidays across campus in both indoor and outdoor environments

Ability to work out of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park and/or other Obama Foundation locations in Chicago