Facilities Engineer II-MOB Full Time Days

About the role

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position supporting multiple medical office buildings across the northern suburban Chicago area. The service area spans from Gurnee (north) to Glenview (south) and west to Grayslake.

Schedule

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with an on-call rotation required (one week of on-call coverage approximately every four weeks).

Responsibilities

• Operates and assists in maintaining and repairing all power plant equipment with minor supervision.
• Monitors other engineering systems and to take emergency actions as necessary.
• Operates high pressure boilers and related equipment. Which includes chillers, cooling towers, domestic hot water heating system, water heating system, generators, electrical switchgear, energy management system.
• Properly performs safety checks on plant equipment.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Cleans and paints equipment, piping, and associated accessories in power plant and mechanical rooms.
• Chemically analyzes boiler, chiller, cooling tower and all closed loop systems.
• Performs chemical analysis test and adds the correct amount of chemicals to keep a prescribed balance in boiler, cooling tower and closed loops.
• Changes and disposes of chemical drums properly and uses proper safety equipment while working with chemicals.
• Understands the importance of chemical balance in all systems.
• Responds to plant emergencies and knows location of firefighting equipment.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years relevant building maintenance experience
• Technical training in maintenance field; HVAC/R trade school certification or equivalent
• Licensed as a Stationary Engineer OR the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
• Valid driver’s license (must provide Driving Abstract)

Preferred:

• Hospital or military experience
• One year training in Boiler Maintenance
• Current universal refrigerant certification

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.