Facilities Engineer II-Full Time Evenings

About the role

This full‑time Facilities Engineer II position (40 hours per week) is located at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The role supports the mission‑driven, patient‑first culture of Northwestern Medicine by operating and maintaining building mechanical systems and equipment, including power‑plant equipment such as high‑pressure boilers, chillers, and medical‑air compressors.

Schedule

Sunday to Thursday, 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist in maintaining and repairing all power‑plant equipment with minor supervision.
• Monitor other engineering systems and take emergency actions as necessary.
• Operate high‑pressure boilers and related equipment, including chillers, cooling towers, domestic hot‑water heating system, water heating system, generators, electrical switchgear, and energy‑management system.
• Perform safety checks on plant equipment.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Clean and paint equipment, piping, and associated accessories in power‑plant and mechanical rooms.
• Chemically analyze boiler, chiller, cooling‑tower, and all closed‑loop systems.
• Conduct chemical analysis tests and add the correct amount of chemicals to maintain prescribed balances in boilers, cooling towers, and closed loops.
• Change and dispose of chemical drums properly, using appropriate safety equipment.
• Understand the importance of chemical balance in all systems.
• Respond to plant emergencies and locate firefighting equipment.
• Respond to service requests, performing problem assessment, troubleshooting, correction, and documentation.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with organizational and regulatory protocols, policies, and standards.
• Operate facility equipment and systems on a routine and as‑needed basis in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist contractors/vendors with repairs, maintenance, and construction as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years relevant building‑maintenance experience.
• Technical training in the maintenance field; HVAC/R trade‑school certification or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer OR ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
• Valid driver’s license (must provide a driving abstract).
• Preferred: Hospital or military experience.
• Preferred: One year of training in boiler maintenance.
• Preferred: Current universal refrigerant certification.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness programs.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well‑being.
• Comprehensive benefits package covering unexpected life events.
• Sign‑on bonus eligibility (internal employees and rehires who left within 1 year are not eligible; new graduate internal employees may be eligible depending on job family).

Additional Information

• Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.
• A background check, including criminal history, will be conducted in compliance with the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
• Artificial‑Intelligence tools may be used in portions of the candidate review process, but all employment decisions are made by a person.