University of Chicago · 9 hours ago
Building Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$37.02/hr - $47.91/hr
4+ years expThe University of Chicago is committed to maintaining and enhancing its campus and environment through its Facilities Services department. The Building Engineer operates, installs, maintains, and repairs building equipment and systems, ensuring compliance with university standards and procedures.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Inspects and tests building systems and equipment
Troubleshoots equipment and identifies and solves problems
Dismantles defective equipment and installs new or repaired parts
Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of equipment
Interprets building and equipment documentation to troubleshoot and make repairs
Installs, repairs, and verifies proper operation of building systems and equipment
Monthly fire extinguisher inspections. Includes a quick check that a fire extinguisher is in its designated place, that it has not been actuated or tampered with, and that there is no obvious physical damage or condition to prevent its operation
Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related pneumatic equipment; repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
Uses appropriate tools and equipment
Helps introduce new employees to shop protocol, procedures and campus applications and equipment
Requisitions materials and supplies using in-house procedures as needed. Keeps working area clean and safe
Wears and/or uses appropriate safety equipment
Uses computers to enter and access job related information
Undertakes training related to job duties as deemed necessary by the University
Performs related job duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) from an accredited institution, required
Four years related experience required
Current valid driver's license required
Access computer programs and use or learn basic computer operations related to position requirements, required
Read and interpret documents, required
Preferred
Associate degree (AA) preferred
Coursework completion or certification in one or more of the following core competencies – HVAC, basic electrical, plumbing, piping and fluid-handling systems, refrigeration, building automation systems or an encompassing certification such as in physical plant maintenance preferred
Completion of job-related apprenticeship program preferred
Advanced job-related training programs preferred
Perform mathematical functions relevant to the position, preferred
Benefits
Health, retirement, and paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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